Shloka 4.36.14

किष्किन्धाकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः — सुग्रीवस्य भय-त्यागः, कृतज्ञता, तथा लक्ष्मणेन सान्त्वन-प्रेरणा (Sugriva’s Reassurance and Lakshmana’s Counsel)

Devanagari script

यस्ते प्रभाव स्सुग्रीव यच्च ते शौचमार्जवम्।अर्हस्त्वं कपिराज्यस्य श्रियं भोक्तुमनुत्तमाम्।।।।

Transliteration

sarvathā hi mama bhrātā sanātho vānarēśvara | tvayā nāthena sugrīva praśritena viśeṣataḥ ||

Translation

O lord of monkeys, Sugrīva—since you are his protector, and especially because you are courteous and humble—my brother is secure in every way.

Context

'You are powerful and straightforward by nature.You are humble and noble. Therefore, you deserve the high prosperity of the kingdom of the monkeys.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is guardianship and loyalty: a righteous ally provides protection and respectful conduct, making the vulnerable feel secure.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa reassures Sugrīva that Rāma is supported because Sugrīva stands as a dependable, courteous ally.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s virtue of praśraya (courtesy/humility) as an ideal quality of leadership and friendship.