Shloka 4.29.11

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

Devanagari script

यस्य कोशश्च दण्डश्च मित्राण्यात्मा च भूमिप।।समवेतानि सर्वाणि स राज्यं महदश्नुते।

Transliteration

yasya kośaś ca daṇḍaś ca mitrāṇy ātmā ca bhūmipa |

samavetāni sarvāṇi sa rājyaṃ mahad aśnute ||

Translation

O king: he in whom treasury, authority, allies, and even his own person are all held in due balance and harmony—he attains a great kingdom.

Context

'He to whom the treasury, sceptre, allies and his own self- all these are equally dear, enjoys a large kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• treasury (kośa)
• daṇḍa (royal authority/punishment)
• allies (mitra)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma requires balanced stewardship: resources (kośa), just authority (daṇḍa), loyal alliances, and self-discipline must be harmonized to sustain legitimate rule.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva is being reminded that kingship is maintained not by comfort alone but by coordinated duties—especially honoring allies like Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudent governance: self-control and the ability to integrate wealth, power, and alliances without neglect.