Shloka 4.27.28

प्रस्रवणगिरिवासवर्णनम् (Residence on Mount Prasravana; Counsel during the Rains)

Devanagari script

लब्ध्वा भार्यां कपिवरः प्राप्य राज्यं सुहृद्वृतः।ध्रुवं नन्दति सुग्रीवस्सम्प्राप्य महतीं श्रियम्4.27.28।।

Transliteration

labdhvā bhāryāṃ kapivaraḥ prāpya rājyaṃ suhṛdvṛtaḥ |

dhruvaṃ nandati sugrīvaḥ samprāpya mahatīṃ śriyam || 4.27.28 ||

Translation

Having regained his wife and attained his kingdom, surrounded by friends, Sugrīva—the chief among monkeys—surely rejoices, having come into great prosperity.

Context

'Having obtained his wife, his kingdom and attained prosperity the monkey chief, Sugriva will be surely enjoying the company of friends and relatives'.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma warns against complacency: prosperity and regained power can lead one to forget obligations—an implicit tension with Rama’s ongoing vow to rescue Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama reflects that Sugrīva, now restored to power and comfort, is likely celebrating with his companions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s realism and moral expectation—he recognizes how success can distract from duty.