Shloka 4.26.14

महाभिषेकः — Sugriva’s Coronation and Angada’s Installation

Devanagari script

पूर्वोऽयं वार्षिको मासः श्रावणस्सलिलागमः।प्रवृत्तास्सौम्य चत्वारो मासा वार्षिकसज्ञिकाः।।

Transliteration

pūrvo 'yaṃ vārṣiko māsaḥ śrāvaṇaḥ salilāgamaḥ | pravṛttāḥ saumya catvāro māsā vārṣikasaṃjñikāḥ || 4.26.14 ||

Translation

O gentle one, this is the first month of the rainy season—Śrāvaṇa—when the coming of waters begins. The four months known as the rains have now commenced.

Context

'O noble Sugriva! the four months from now will be rainy season. This is Sravana, the first month of the season in which rain is expected to start pouring.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Śrāvaṇa (month)
• Varṣā-ṛtu (rainy season)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes acting with awareness of proper time (kāla): wise action respects seasons and conditions rather than forcing imprudent effort.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma informs Sugrīva that the rainy season has begun, setting practical constraints on immediate campaigns and travel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom—choosing the right time for action.