Shloka 4.29.10

हनूमता सुग्रीवस्य कालधर्मोपदेशः — Hanuman’s Counsel on Timely Ally-Duty

Devanagari script

यो हि मित्रेषु कालज्ञस्सततं साधु वर्तते।।तस्य राज्यं च कीर्तिश्च प्रतापश्चाभि वर्धते।

Transliteration

yo hi mitreṣu kālajñaḥ satataṃ sādhu vartate |

tasya rājyaṃ ca kīrtiś ca pratāpaś cābhi vardhate ||

Translation

For the ruler who knows the proper time and always acts rightly toward his allies, his sovereignty, fame, and splendour steadily increase.

Context

'The kingdom, glory and fame of a king who knows the value of time and conducts himself well towards his allies always grows.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• allies/friends (mitra)

FAQs

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

Mitra-dharma joined with kālajñatā: one must honor alliances through timely, upright conduct; such integrity strengthens rule and public esteem.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama’s side presses Sugriva to act without delay on the promised search for Sita, reminding him that good kingship depends on timely loyalty to allies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Timely discernment and steadfast goodwill toward allies—reliability expressed through prompt, ethical action.