Shloka 4.38.23

उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)

Devanagari script

उद्योगसमयस्त्वेषप्राप्तश्शत्रुविनाशन।।4.38.23।।सञ्चिन्त्यतां हि पिङ्गेश हरिभिस्सह मन्त्रिभिः।

Transliteration

udyogasamayas tveṣa prāptaḥ śatruvināśana | sañcintyatāṃ hi piṅgeśa haribhis saha mantribhiḥ ||

Translation

O slayer of enemies, O lord of the tawny-eyed monkeys: the time for decisive action has now arrived. Deliberate well with your ministers and the vanaras.

Context

'O king of monkeys, slayer of enemies! the time to act has arrived. Think of the strategies with your ministers and other monkeys.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• vanaras (haris)
• ministers (mantrins)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is timely, responsible action supported by wise counsel: when the moment arrives, a leader should deliberate with advisers and act, rather than delay.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sugriva regains his position, Rama urges him that the promised effort to find Sita must begin now, and that plans should be made with ministers and the vanara forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical leadership and strategic prudence—acting at the right time while consulting competent counsellors.