Shloka 4.38.14

उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)

Devanagari script

स वानरशतैस्तीक्ष्णैर्बहुभि श्शस्त्रपाणिभिः।।4.38.14।।परिकीर्णो ययौ तत्र यत्र रामो व्यवस्थितः।

Transliteration

sa vānaraśatais tīkṣṇair bahubhiḥ śastrapāṇibhiḥ | parikīrṇo yayau tatra yatra rāmo vyavasthitaḥ ||

Translation

Surrounded by hundreds of monkeys bearing many sharp weapons, Sugrīva went to the place where Rāma was staying.

Context

Surrounded by hundreds of monkeys wielding various sharp weapons, Sugriva went forth to the region where Rama resided৷৷

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Vānara army (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as disciplined readiness and rightful protection: Sugrīva approaches his ally Rāma with an organized, armed retinue, signaling responsibility and preparedness rather than disorder.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva proceeds—surrounded by armed vānara forces—to the location where Rāma is residing, marking a formal, public approach of the new ally.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s leadership and resolve—he moves with a prepared force, indicating seriousness and capacity to act.