Shloka 4.26.18

महाभिषेकः — Sugriva’s Coronation and Angada’s Installation

Devanagari script

इति रामाभ्यनुज्ञातस्सुग्रीवो वानराधिपः।।प्रविवेश पुरीं रम्यां किष्किन्धां वालिपालिताम्।

Transliteration

iti rāmābhyanujñātaḥ sugrīvo vānarādhipaḥ | praviveśa purīṁ ramyāṁ kiṣkindhāṁ vālipālitām ||

Translation

Thus permitted by Rāma, Sugrīva—the lord of the Vānara hosts—entered the lovely city of Kiṣkindhā, once ruled by Vālin.

Context

Thus permitted by Rama , Sugriva, lord of the monkeys entered the beautiful city of Kishkinda (once) ruled by Vali.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Kiṣkindhā
• Vālin

FAQs

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

Legitimate authority and consent: Sugrīva acts after receiving Rāma’s permission, reflecting orderly conduct rather than impulsive seizure.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma’s instruction, Sugrīva returns to Kiṣkindhā to assume kingship and organize his people.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s readiness to act within counsel and alliance-duty (mitra-dharma).