Shloka 4.10.11

सुग्रीवस्य वैरानुकथनम् (Sugriva’s Account of Enmity and Appeal to Rama)

Devanagari script

स्निग्धमेवं ब्रुवाणं मां स तु निर्भर्त्स्य वानरः।।धिक्त्वामिति च मा मुक्त्वा बहु तत्तदुवाच ह।

Transliteration

snigdham evaṃ bruvāṇaṃ māṃ sa tu nirbhartsya vānaraḥ | dhik tvām iti ca mā muktvā bahu tattad uvāca ha ||

Translation

Though I spoke to him in this affectionate way, that vānara rebuked me; crying, “Shame on you!”, he would not leave me be and hurled many accusations.

Context

'Even tnough I spoke to him with affection, Vali abused me in many words, saying, 'Fie on you'.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vālin

FAQs

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

Dharma of speech: harsh, insulting words violate righteous conduct; anger distorts judgment and damages relationships.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva recounts that Vālin responded to his conciliatory words with abuse and repeated reproaches.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s forbearance (kṣamā) in receiving insult while attempting peace.