Shloka 3.75.25

पम्पादर्शनम् — Vision of Lake Pampā and the Turn toward Sugrīva

Devanagari script

अस्यास्तीरे तु पूर्वोक्तः पर्वतो धातुमण्डितः।ऋष्यमूक इति ख्यातः पुण्यः पुष्पितपादपः।।3.75.25।।

Transliteration

sugrīvam abhigaccha tvaṃ vānarendraṃ nararṣabha | ity uvāca punar vākyaṃ lakṣmaṇaṃ satyavikramam || 3.75.27 ||

Translation

“Go and approach Sugrīva, the lord of the monkeys, O best of men.” Thus Rāma spoke again to Lakṣmaṇa—whose valor is grounded in truth.

Context

The famous mount, sacred Rishyamuka is situated on the bank of Pampa full of blossoming trees.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva
• vānarendra (lord of monkeys)

FAQs

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

Right means toward a righteous end: Rāma directs a respectful approach to Sugrīva, modeling Dharmic alliance-making through proper address and procedure.

What is the narrative situation?

Near Pampā and Ṛṣyamūka, Rāma instructs Lakṣmaṇa to go meet Sugrīva, initiating the alliance that will aid the search for Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s reliability and truth-grounded courage (satya-vikrama), and Rāma’s leadership in delegating a mission.