Shloka 20
मैत्रीप्रतिष्ठा
Rama–Sugriva Alliance and Fire-Rite of Friendship
लक्ष्मणायाथ संहृष्टो हनूमान् प्लवगर्षभः4.5.20।।शाखां चन्दनवृक्षस्य ददौ परमपुष्पिताम्।
lakṣmaṇāyātha saṅhṛṣṭo hanūmān plavagarṣabhaḥ | śākhāṃ candanavṛkṣasya dadau paramapuṣpitām ||4.5.20||
Dann reichte Hanumān —der Vortrefflichste unter den Affen—, im Herzen erfreut, Lakṣmaṇa einen reich erblühten Zweig des Sandelholzbaumes dar.
Then Hanuman, the bull among monkeys, felt very happy, cut the branch of a sandalwood tree full of flowers and gave it to Lakshmana.
FAQs
Sevā and respectful assistance: Hanumān expresses dharma through attentive service and goodwill toward Lakṣmaṇa, strengthening righteous alliance.
As Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa engage with Sugrīva’s side, Hanumān joyfully presents a blossoming sandalwood branch to Lakṣmaṇa as a gesture of welcome and support.
Hanumān’s devotion and helpfulness—his readiness to serve with humility and warmth.