Shloka 1.3.23

तृतीयः सर्गः (Bālakāṇḍa 3): Vālmīki’s Yogic Verification and the Epic Synopsis

Devanagari script

ऋश्यमूकस्य गमनं सुग्रीवेण समागमम् ।प्रत्ययोत्पादनं सख्यं वालिसुग्रीवविग्रहम् ।।।।

Transliteration

ṛśyamūkasya gamanaṃ sugrīveṇa samāgamam | pratyayotpādanaṃ sakhyaṃ vāli-sugrīva-vigraham ||

Translation

He narrated the journey to Ṛśyamūka, the meeting with Sugrīva, the building of mutual trust and the bond of friendship, and the conflict between Vāli and Sugrīva.

Context

(He described) Rama's departure for Rishyamuka mountain, his meeting with Sugrivaand the pact of friendship with him, inspiring confidence in him and the combat between Sugriva and Vali.

Characters & Entities

• Ṛśyamūka
• Sugrīva
• Vāli
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma in alliances rests on satya (truthfulness) and trust: friendship is not mere convenience but a pledged responsibility grounded in confidence and integrity.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada summarizes how Rāma reaches Ṛśyamūka, meets Sugrīva, forms an alliance, and becomes involved in the Vāli–Sugrīva dispute.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s reliability as an ally and Sugrīva’s hope for justice after establishing trust.