Shloka 3.72.12

कबन्धमोक्षः—सुग्रीवमैत्र्युपदेशः (Kabandha’s Release and Counsel to Befriend Sugriva)

Devanagari script

ऋश्यमूके गिरिवरे पम्पापर्यन्तशोभिते।निवसत्यात्मवान्वीरश्चतुर्भिस्सह वानरैः।।।।

Transliteration

ṛśyamūke girivare pampāparyantaśobhite | nivasaty ātmavān vīraś caturbhiḥ saha vānaraiḥ ||

Translation

That self-respecting hero dwells on the excellent mountain Ṛśyamūka, beautiful up to the region of Lake Pampā, together with four monkeys.

Context

A hero of great self-respect, he lives with four monkeys on a beautiful mountain Rishyamuka extending up to lake Pampa.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva (implicit referent)
• Ṛśyamūka mountain
• Lake Pampā
• four monkeys (companions; later tradition associates with Hanumān, Jāmbavān, Nala, Nīla—though not named here)

FAQs

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

Dharma-driven action includes going to the right place and right person for a righteous purpose; seeking aid through proper channels is part of wise conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Kabandha specifies Sugrīva’s location—Ṛśyamūka near Lake Pampā—and notes his small retinue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-respect and steadiness in adversity (ātmavat): despite exile, Sugrīva maintains dignity and resolve.