Shloka 3.72.23

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

Devanagari script

न तस्याविदितं लोकेकिञ्चिदस्ति हि राघव।।।।यावत्सूर्यः प्रतपति सहस्रांशुररिन्दम।

Transliteration

na tasyāviditaṃ loke kiñcid asti hi rāghava | yāvat sūryaḥ pratapati sahasrāṃśur arindama ||

Translation

Nothing in the world is unknown to him, O Rāghava—so long as the thousand-rayed Sun shines, O subduer of foes.

Context

There is nothing unknown to Sugriva in this world as far as the Sun shines, O subduer of enemies!

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma (Rāghava, Arindama)
• Sūrya (Sun; Sahasrāṃśu)

FAQs

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

Seeking capable assistance for a righteous mission: Dharma values competence and wide knowledge when pursuing justice and rescue.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma is encouraged to trust Sugrīva’s far-reaching knowledge as essential for locating Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resourcefulness and intelligence: comprehensive awareness that can serve a dharmic goal.