Shloka 3.71.32

दनु-शापकथा तथा सीताहरण-प्रश्नः (Danu’s Curse Narrative and Rama’s Inquiry about Sita)

Devanagari script

तेन सख्यं च कर्तव्यं न्याय्यवृत्तेन राघव।।3.71.32।।कल्पयिष्यति ते प्रीतस्साहाय्यं लघुविक्रमः।

Transliteration

tena sakhyaṃ ca kartavyaṃ nyāyya-vṛttena rāghava | kalpayiṣyati te prītaḥ sāhāyyaṃ laghu-vikramaḥ ||

Translation

O Rāghava, you should form friendship with him by righteous conduct; when pleased, that swift-acting hero will provide you assistance.

Context

O Rama! you should establish friendship with him in a just manner. That hero of swift action will help you when he is pleased.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Rāghava)
• the future ally (Sugriva implied)
• friendship (sakhya)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma in alliances: friendship should be established through fairness and integrity (nyāyya-vṛtti), not manipulation—ethical means create dependable support.

What is the narrative situation?

Kabandha instructs Rama on the next strategic step: seek an ally and secure his help through righteous behavior.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Nyāya (justice) in relationships: winning cooperation by principled conduct.