Shloka 4.38.16

उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)

Devanagari script

आसाद्य च ततो रामं कृताञ्जलिपुटोऽभवत्।।4.38.16।।कृताञ्जलौ स्थिते तस्मिन्वानराश्चाभवंस्तथा।

Transliteration

āsādya ca tato rāmaṃ kṛtāñjalipuṭo 'bhavat | kṛtāñjalau sthite tasmin vānarāś cābhavaṃs tathā ||

Translation

Then, approaching Rāma, Sugrīva stood with hands joined in reverence; and when he stood thus, the monkeys also stood in the same manner.

Context

Thereafter Sugriva followed by the monkeys approached Rama, and stood with folded hands.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Vānara army (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as reverence toward the righteous and truthful (satya) person: the gesture of añjali signals humility, acknowledgement of moral authority, and sincerity in alliance.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva formally greets Rāma with folded hands, and the vānara host mirrors the same respectful posture.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and collective discipline: Sugrīva’s reverence sets the tone for the entire army.