Shloka 4.38.1

उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)

Devanagari script

प्रतिगृह्य च तत्सर्वमुपायनमुपाहृतम्।वानरान्सान्त्वयित्वा च सर्वानेव व्यसर्जयत्।।4.38.1।।

Transliteration

pratigṛhya ca tat sarvam upāyanam upāhṛtam |

vānarān sāntvayitvā ca sarvān eva vyasarjayat || 4.38.1 ||

Translation

Having accepted all the gifts that were brought, he comforted the monkeys and then dismissed them all.

Context

On receiving all the gifts presented by the monkeys, Sugriva permitted them to go happy.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• vānaras
• upāyana (gifts)

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance includes gracious reception and humane speech: accepting offerings respectfully and sending followers away reassured maintains harmony and loyalty.

What is the narrative situation?

After the audience and presentations, Sugriva accepts the offerings, addresses the vānaras kindly, and dismisses them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courtesy and emotional intelligence in rulership—Sugriva does not merely command; he reassures his people.