Shloka 4.26.37

महाभिषेकः — Sugriva’s Coronation and Angada’s Installation

Devanagari script

अभिषिक्ते तु सुग्रीवे सर्वे वानरपुङ्गवाः।प्रचुक्रुशुर्महात्मानो हृष्टा स्तत्र सहस्रशः ।।

Transliteration

abhiṣikte tu sugrīve sarve vānarapuṅgavāḥ |

pracukruśur mahātmāno hṛṣṭās tatra sahasraśaḥ ||

Translation

When Sugrīva had been consecrated, all the great leaders among the vānaras, thrilled with joy, raised jubilant cries there in their thousands.

Context

As Sugriva was ceremoniously consecrated, thousands of monkeys rejoiced and shrieked out of joy.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• vānarapuṅgava (vanara leaders)
• Kiṣkindhā (implied setting)

FAQs

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

Dharma is communal affirmation of rightful governance: public joy signifies social consent and stability when leadership is established through proper means.

What is the narrative situation?

After the coronation, the vānaras celebrate loudly, indicating that the succession has been accepted and the kingdom’s order restored.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unity and collective loyalty—leaders and masses together uphold the new reign, strengthening the moral legitimacy of the polity.