Shloka 4.14.5

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

Devanagari script

हरिवागुरया व्याप्तां तप्तकाञ्चनतोरणाम्।प्राप्ताः स्म ध्वजयन्त्राढ्यां किष्किन्धां वालिनः पुरीम्।।4.14.5।।

Transliteration

tatas sajīmūtagaṇapraṇādo nādaṁ hy amuñcat tvarayā pratītaḥ |

sūryātmajaḥ śauryavivṛddhatejāḥ saritpatir vā’nilacañcalormiḥ || 4.14.22 ||

Translation

Then the son of the Sun—his radiance heightened by valor—moved swiftly and let loose a roar like the thunder of massed clouds, like the lord of rivers, the sea, whose waves are made restless by the wind.

Context

'We have arrived at Kishkinda, the capital of Vali, decorated with flags and having a glittering golden archway that can be opened mechanically. Teeming with monkeys, it looks like a snare to catch the enemy.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Sun-god (Surya)
• sea/ocean (saritpati)
• clouds (jīmūta-gaṇa)
• wind (anila)

FAQs

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

The verse portrays valor as a force that amplifies one’s ‘tejas’ (moral-spiritual radiance); in dharmic terms, power gains legitimacy when linked to righteous purpose rather than mere domination.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva surges forward with speed and a cloud-like roar, bringing the sarga to a climactic close as the confrontation is set in motion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas joined with śaurya—radiant courage and spirited resolve, presented as the energy needed to face injustice.