Shloka 4.26.41

महाभिषेकः — Sugriva’s Coronation and Angada’s Installation

Devanagari script

हृष्टपुष्टजनाकीर्णा पताकाध्वजशोभिता।बभूव नगरी रम्या किष्किन्धा गिरिगह्वरे।।

Transliteration

nivedya rāmāya tadā mahātmane

mahābhiṣekaṃ kapivāhinīpatiḥ |

rumāṃ ca bhāryaṃ pratilabhya vīryavān

avāpa rājyaṃ tridaśādhipo yathā ||

Translation

Then the valiant lord of the monkey-host reported to the great-souled Rāma the grand consecration; and, having regained his wife Rumā, he attained his kingdom—like Indra, lord of the gods.

Context

The beautiful city of Kishkinda situated in a mountain-cave, decorated with banners and flags was filled with happy, well-fed citizens.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva (kapivāhinīpati)
• Rāma
• Rumā
• Indra (tridaśādhipa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is accountability and truthful reporting: even after gaining power, Sugrīva acknowledges Rāma, informs him of the consecration, and frames his restoration as rightful—not self-made.

What is the narrative situation?

After his installation and reunion with Rumā, Sugrīva formally informs Rāma of the completed royal consecration, and the text compares his regained sovereignty to Indra’s.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s gratitude and propriety—he recognizes the alliance and maintains truthful, respectful communication with Rāma.