Shloka 4.14.7

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु धर्मात्मा सुग्रीवेण स राघवः।तमेवोवाच वचनं सुग्रीवं शत्रुसूदनः4.14.7।।

Transliteration

evam uktas tu dharmātmā sugrīveṇa sa rāghavaḥ |

tam evovāca vacanaṃ sugrīvaṃ śatru-sūdanaḥ || 4.14.7 ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Sugrīva, righteous Rāghava—slayer of foes—replied to Sugrīva with these very words.

Context

Requested thus by Sugriva, righteous Rama, the destroyer of enemies, replied:.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as a living quality in leadership: the righteous person responds responsibly when appealed to for justice and protection.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sugrīva’s request, the narration transitions to Rāma’s spoken response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dharmic disposition (dharmātmā)—measured, duty-conscious action.