Shloka 3.72.14

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

Devanagari script

दक्षः प्रगल्भो द्युतिमान्महाबलपराक्रमः।भ्रात्रा विवासितो राम राज्यहेतोर्महाबलः।।।।

Transliteration

dakṣaḥ pragalbho dyutimān mahābala-parākramaḥ | bhrātrā vivāsito rāma rājyahētōr mahābalaḥ ||

Translation

He is capable, bold of speech, and radiant—great in strength and valor; yet, O Rāma, that mighty one has been exiled by his brother for the sake of kingship.

Context

He is efficient, eloquent, brilliant. He is mighty and strong. (But) he is banished by his brother from the kingdom, O Rama !

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Vālin (implicit as the brother)
• kingship/kingdom (rājya)

FAQs

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

Craving for power (rājya) can drive adharma even within family; rightful rule must be guided by justice rather than mere possession or force.

What is the narrative situation?

Kabandha continues describing Sugrīva’s qualities and the political cause of his exile—conflict over kingship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Competence joined with endurance: despite being wronged, Sugrīva is portrayed as capable and strong, fit to be a dharmic ally.