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Shloka 3.72.20

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

स ऋक्षरजसः पुत्रः पम्पामटति शङ्कितः।।.।।भास्करस्यौरसः पुत्रो वालिना कृतकिल्बिषः।

sa ṛkṣarajasaḥ putraḥ pampām aṭati śaṅkitaḥ | bhāskarasyaurasaḥ putro vālinā kṛtakilbiṣaḥ ||

He is the son of Ṛkṣarajas, the true-born son of the Sun; having incurred conflict with Vāli, he roams by Lake Pampā, wary and apprehensive.

Born of Riksharaja, he is the offspring of the Sun-god. He has developed enmity with Vali, and is roaming about the banks of Pampa, suspecting danger from Vali.

S
Sugrīva
Ṛkṣarajas
B
Bhāskara (Sūrya)
V
Vāli
P
Pampā

Understanding context before judgment: Dharma requires recognizing another’s peril and history before forming alliances or opinions.

Rāma is briefed on Sugrīva’s lineage and his fearful wandering due to hostility from Vāli.

Prudence: awareness of threats and acting cautiously in dangerous circumstances.