Shloka 4.38.13
उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)
पाण्डुरेणातपत्रेण म्रियमाणेन मूर्धनि।।4.38.12।।शुक्लैश्च वालव्यजनैर्धूयमानैस्समन्ततः।शङ्खभेरीनिनादैश्च हरिभिश्चाभिवन्दितः।।4.38.13।।निर्ययौ प्राप्य सुग्रीवो राज्यश्रियमनुत्तमाम्।
śuklaiś ca vālavyajanair dhūyamānais samantataḥ |
śaṅkhabherīninādaiś ca haribhiś cābhivanditaḥ || 4.38.13 ||
niryayau prāpya sugrīvo rājyaśriyam anuttamām |
Fanned all around with white yak-tail fans, amid the blare of conches and kettle-drums, and greeted by the monkeys, Sugrīva set out, having attained unsurpassed royal splendor.
With a pale white umbrella over his head, white yaktail fans and sounds of conches and drums, Sugriva set out receiving greetings from monkeys, rejoicing in his royal glory.
The verse reflects rājadharma and social order: rightful kingship is affirmed through public recognition and service, showing that political authority is not merely seized but ceremonially validated by the community.
Sugrīva’s “attained royal splendor” follows the restoration of his rightful position; the public acclamation symbolizes the establishment of truth in governance—legitimate rule replacing wrongful possession.