Shloka 1.1.60

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

Devanagari script

सुग्रीवश्चापि तत्सर्वं श्रुत्वा रामस्य वानर: ।।।।चकार सख्यं रामेण प्रीतश्चैवाग्निसाक्षिकम् ।

Transliteration

sugrīvaś cāpi tat sarvaṃ śrutvā rāmasya vānaraḥ | cakāra sakhyaṃ rāmeṇa prītaś caivāgnisākṣikam ||

Translation

Sugrīva the monkey, having heard all that Rāma recounted, rejoiced and entered into friendship with Rāma, sealing a pact with Agni as witness.

Context

Hearing everything that story from Rama, Sugriva was very pleased and made a pact with Rama in the presence of Agni as witness.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Agni

FAQs

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

Dharma is covenant-keeping under sacred witness: friendship becomes a moral contract, sanctified by Agni, implying accountability and truthfulness in promises.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing Rāma’s story, Sugrīva formalizes their alliance through a ritualized pact.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s commitment and good faith—he responds to truth with loyal partnership.