Shloka 4.10.14

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

Devanagari script

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा निस्सृतोऽहं नृपालयात्।।अनुयातश्च मां तूर्णमयं भ्राता सुदारुणः।

Transliteration

tasya tadvacanaṃ śrutvā nissṛto 'haṃ nṛpālayāt | anuyātaś ca māṃ tūrṇam ayaṃ bhrātā sudāruṇaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing his words, I came out from the royal dwelling; and this brother of mine, fierce in temper, followed me quickly.

Context

'On hearing his words I came out of the royal abode quickly, followed by this wicked brother.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vālin
• nṛpālaya (royal abode)

FAQs

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

Responsible response to challenge: Sugrīva presents himself as acting promptly and openly, not in secrecy—aligning action with accountability.

What is the narrative situation?

After Māyāvī’s provocation, Sugrīva leaves the palace to meet the situation; Vālin follows him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Promptness and straightforwardness in facing a threat.