Shloka 70
अवफ्लुत्यततश्शीघ्रंकृत्वाकर्मसुदुष्करम् ।।।।अब्रवीत्कुपितःकुम्भंभग्नशृङ्गमिवद्विपम् ।
avaphlutya tataḥ śīghraṃ kṛtvā karma suduṣkaram | abravīt kupitaḥ kumbhaṃ bhagnaśṛṅgam iva dvipam ||
பின்னர் விரைவாகப் பாய்ந்து, மிகக் கடினமான செயலை நிறைவேற்றி, கோபமுற்ற சுக்ரீவன்—முறிந்த தந்தங்களுடைய யானைபோல் நின்ற கும்பனை நோக்கி உரைத்தான்।
Then Sugriva leapt into the chariot, which was a difficult deed to perform, saw Kumbha who was like an elephant and whose tusks were broken and spoke.
FAQs
Leadership in crisis: Sugrīva undertakes a difficult action to confront a powerful opponent, modeling responsibility toward one’s allies and cause.
Sugrīva makes a daring leap (into the enemy’s chariot/position, per the given tradition) and prepares to speak directly to Kumbha.
Sāhasa (bold initiative) and kṣātra-tejas (martial spirit) in confronting adharma in battle.