Shloka 4.10.23

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

Devanagari script

विक्रोशमानस्य तु मे सुग्रीवेति पुनः पुनः।यदा प्रतिवचो नास्ति ततोऽहं भृशदुःखितः।।

Transliteration

vikrośamānasya tu me sugrīveti punaḥ punaḥ | yadā prativaco nāsti tato ’haṃ bhṛśa-duḥkhitaḥ ||

Translation

As I cried out again and again, ‘Sugrīva!’, when no reply came back, I was overwhelmed with grief.

Context

'When there was no response from Sugriva to my repeated call in distress I was verysad.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Sugrīva
• cave

FAQs

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

Dharma in family relations includes responsiveness and support; the absence of reply symbolizes a rupture of obligation between brothers.

What is the narrative situation?

Trapped by the blocked entrance, Vāli repeatedly calls for Sugrīva but hears no answer.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Emotional honesty—Vāli openly acknowledges grief born from perceived abandonment.