Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 40, Shloka 21
सुवेलारोहणं रावण-सुग्रीव-नियुद्धम्
Ascent of Suvela and the Ravana–Sugriva Duel
बाहूत्तमैर्वारणवारणाभैर्निवारयन्तौवरवारणाभौ ।चिरेणकालेनतुसम्प्रयुक्तौसञ्चेरतुर्मण्डलमार्गमाशु ।।।।
bāhūttamair vāraṇavāraṇābhair nivārayantau varavāraṇābhau |
cireṇa kālena tu samprayuktau sañceratur maṇḍalamārgam āśu ||
Sa kanilang maringal na mga bisig, ang dalawa—na wari’y magkatunggaling elepante—ay nagpipigil at humahadlang sa isa’t isa. Matagal silang nagbuno; saka mabilis na umikot sa landas na tila isang bilog.
Both Ravana and Sugriva endowed with mighty arms, were resisting each other, and keeping away one another engaging in comb at for a long time. They kept on moving, going around each other swiftly.
FAQs
Dharma in conflict includes control and measured force—checking an opponent without losing composure, sustaining duty with patience over time.
The fighters continue a prolonged clinch-and-resist exchange, moving rapidly in circles as each tries to gain advantage.
Stamina and tactical steadiness (kṣānti with vīrya).
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