Shloka 4.10.9

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

Devanagari script

न्यासभूतमिदं राज्यं तव निर्यातयाम्यहम्।मा च रोषं कृथास्सौम्य मयि शत्रुनिबर्हण।।

Transliteration

nyāsabhūtam idaṃ rājyaṃ tava niryātayāmy aham | mā ca roṣaṃ kṛthāḥ saumya mayi śatrunibarhaṇa ||

Translation

This kingdom I held only as a trust; now I return it to you. O gentle one, slayer of enemies—do not direct your anger toward me.

Context

'I am handing over this kingdom which was in trust. O slayer of enemies, O good- natured one, give up your anger against me.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Sugrīva
• kingdom (rājya)

FAQs

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

The kingdom is treated as a trust (nyāsa), not private property; dharma demands returning authority to its rightful holder and seeking peace over wrath.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva attempts to pacify Vāli, offering to hand back the kingship and asking him to abandon anger.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Conciliation and respect for rightful order, expressed through willingness to relinquish power.