द्वादशः सर्गः — Rama’s Proof of Power, the First Duel, and the Identification Mark
Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 12
अद्य मे विगतश्शोकः प्रीतिरद्य परा मम।सुहृदं त्वां समासाद्य महेन्द्रवरुणोपमम्4.12.10।।
adya me vigataś śokaḥ prītir adya parā mama | suhṛdaṃ tvāṃ samāsādya mahendravaruṇopamam ||
اليوم زال حزني، واليوم بلغت فرحتي الغاية، إذ نلتك صديقًا، وأنت شبيه بإندرا وفارونا.
'Having found a friend in you comparable to Indra and Varuna, my grief is gone and I am so happy now.
The dharma of friendship and refuge: finding a righteous ally restores hope and stability, showing that ethical bonds can dispel despair.
Sugriva expresses relief and happiness after securing Rama’s friendship and support.
Sugriva’s gratitude and faith in righteous companionship.