Shloka 3.72.13

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

Devanagari script

वानरेन्द्रो महावीर्यस्तेजोवानमितप्रभः।सत्यसन्धो विनीतश्च धृतिमान्मतिमान्महान्।।।।

Transliteration

vānarendro mahāvīryas tejovān amitaprabhaḥ | satyasandho vinītaś ca dhṛtimān matimān mahān ||

Translation

That lord of monkeys is of great prowess—radiant, of boundless splendour; steadfast in truth, humble in conduct, patient, intelligent, and truly great.

Context

This king of monkeys is energetic with great strength and limitless lustre. He is humble and truthful, valiant, patient and intelligent. He is great.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva (as vānarendra)
• monkey-kingdom (implicit)

FAQs

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

True leadership is grounded in satya (truthfulness) and vinaya (humility), supported by patience and intelligence—virtues that make alliance morally trustworthy.

What is the narrative situation?

Kabandha recommends Sugrīva by listing his virtues to reassure Rāma that this ally is reliable.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satyasandha—commitment to truth: the verse explicitly foregrounds truth as the foundation of Sugrīva’s character.