Shloka 4.14.1

किष्किन्धायां सुग्रीवस्य नादः — Sugriva’s War-Cry at Kishkindha

Devanagari script

सर्वे ते त्वरितं गत्वा किष्किन्धां वालि पालिताम्।वृक्षैरात्मानमावृत्य व्यतिष्ठन् गहने वने4.14.1।।

Transliteration

sarve te tvaritaṃ gatvā kiṣkindhāṃ vāli-pālitām | vṛkṣair ātmānam āvṛtya vyatiṣṭhan gahane vane ||

Translation

All of them hurried to Kiṣkindhā, ruled by Vāli, and in the dense forest they concealed themselves behind trees and waited.

Context

They all at once went to Kishkinda ruled by Vali and there waited hiding behind the trees in the dense forest.

Characters & Entities

• Kiṣkindhā
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Dharma includes prudence and right means: acting with care and strategy to prevent unnecessary harm while moving toward a just objective.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s party reaches the vicinity of Kiṣkindhā and takes cover, preparing for the confrontation with Vāli.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Disciplined restraint and tactical patience—waiting for the proper moment rather than acting rashly.