Shloka 1.1.59

श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)

Devanagari script

सुग्रीवाय च तत्सर्वं शंसद्रामो महाबल: ।।।।आदितस्तद्यथावृत्तं सीतायाश्च विशेषत: ।

Transliteration

pampātīre hanumatā saṅgato vānarena ha | hanumad-vacanāc caiva sugrīveṇa samāgataḥ ||

Translation

On the bank of Pampā, he met the monkey Hanumān; and on Hanumān’s counsel, he also met Sugrīva.

Context

Mighty Rama related to Sugriva all that had happened right from the beginning, more importantly Sita's abduction and also to Hanuman.

Characters & Entities

• Pampā
• Hanumān
• Sugrīva
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma includes wise mediation: Hanumān’s truthful counsel becomes the bridge for a righteous alliance, showing how right speech can align people toward just ends.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma arrives near Lake Pampā, meets Hanumān, and through him is brought into contact with Sugrīva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s discernment and integrity in advising and facilitating a dharmic friendship.