Shloka 1.1.61

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

Devanagari script

ततो वानरराजेन वैरानुकथनं प्रति ।।।।रामायावेदितं सर्वं प्रणयाद्दु:खितेन च ।

Transliteration

tato vānararājena vairānukathanaṃ prati | rāmāyāveditaṃ sarvaṃ praṇayād duḥkhitena ca ||

Translation

Thereafter the king of the vānara, sorrowful yet bound by affection, told Rāma the entire account of his enmity with Vālī.

Context

Thereafter Sugriva, king of monkeys filled with sorrow narrated to Rama out of friendship the entire account of his hostilities (with Vali).

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Vālī

FAQs

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

Satya within friendship: Sugrīva shares his painful truth to seek just resolution, showing that dharmic alliances depend on honest disclosure even when it is emotionally difficult.

What is the narrative situation?

With friendship established, Sugrīva explains to Rāma the background of his feud with Vālī.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s candor and vulnerability—trusting a friend with his sorrow and history to pursue rightful remedy.