Shloka 4.14.19
किष्किन्धायां सुग्रीवस्य नादः — Sugriva’s War-Cry at Kishkindha
स तु रामवचश्श्रुत्वा सुग्रीवो हेमपिङ्गलः।ननर्द क्रूरनादेन विनिर्भिन्दन्निवाम्बरम्4.14.19।।
atha bālārkasadṛśo dṛptasiṁhagatīs tadā || 4.14.4 ||
dṛṣṭvā rāmaṁ kriyādakṣaṁ sugrīvo vākyam abravīt |
Then Sugrīva—radiant like the rising sun and moving with the proud gait of a lion—seeing Rāma, skilled in decisive action, spoke these words.
On hearing Rama's words, the golden-hued Sugriva roared in a fierce voice as if it would piece the sky.
Dharma here is expressed through right partnership: Sugriva recognizes Rama’s capacity for effective, principled action, implying that righteous aims are pursued best with competent and trustworthy allies.
Immediately after the challenge and preparations, Sugriva turns to Rama and begins to speak, setting up guidance and the next steps in confronting Vali.
Discernment and respect—Sugriva acknowledges Rama’s capability (kriyādakṣa), valuing competent dharmic action.