Shloka 4.26.16

महाभिषेकः — Sugriva’s Coronation and Angada’s Installation

Devanagari script

इयं गिरिगुहा रम्या विशाला युक्तमारुता।प्रभूतसलिला सौम्य प्रभूतकमलोत्पला।।

Transliteration

iyaṁ giriguhā ramyā viśālā yuktamārutā | prabhūtasalilā saumya prabhūtakamalotpalā ||

Translation

Dear Sugrīva, this mountain-cavern is delightful—spacious, well-ventilated, and supplied with abundant water, rich with lotuses and lilies.

Context

'Dear Sugriva! this cavern of the mountain is large and airy. It has abundant water resources with lotuses and lilies.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• giriguhā (mountain-cavern)
• kamala
• utpala

FAQs

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

Care for allies: Rāma treats Sugrīva with respect and consideration, ensuring comfort and safety—an aspect of righteous friendship and leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma indicates a suitable, pleasant mountain-cavern as a place of stay while coordinating the next steps in the alliance with Sugrīva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s thoughtful guardianship and courteous alliance-building (saumya-sambhāṣaṇa and protective foresight).