Shloka 4.38.17

उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)

Devanagari script

तटाकमिव तं दृष्ट्वा रामः कुड्मलपङ्कजम्।।4.38.17।।वानराणां महत्सैन्यं सुग्रीवे प्रीतिमानभूत्।

Transliteration

taṭākam iva taṃ dṛṣṭvā rāmaḥ kuḍmalapaṅkajam | vānarāṇāṃ mahatsainyaṃ sugrīve prītimān abhūt ||

Translation

Seeing that great host of vānaras—like a pond filled with lotus buds—Rāma was filled with joy toward Sugrīva.

Context

Rama was pleased on beholding the great army of monkeys standing, resembling a pond full of lotus buds.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Vānara army (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes recognizing and honoring rightful support: Rāma’s pleased response affirms the ethical value of loyal assistance and orderly strength used for a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma observes the vast vānara army assembled with Sugrīva and feels pleased.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s gratitude and discernment—he appreciates disciplined support in service of a righteous mission.