Shloka 4.38.24

उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु सुग्रीवो रामं वचनमब्रवीत्।।4.38.24।।प्रणष्टा श्रीश्च कीर्तिश्च कपिराज्यं च शाश्वतम्।त्वत्प्रसादान्महाबाहो पुनःप्राप्तमिदं मया।।4.38.25।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ tu sugrīvo rāmaṃ vacanam abravīt | praṇaṣṭā śrīś ca kīrtiś ca kapirājyaṃ ca śāśvatam | tvatprasādān mahābāho punaḥ prāptam idaṃ mayā ||

Translation

Thus addressed, Sugriva spoke to Rama: “My lost prosperity and fame—and even this enduring sovereignty over the vanaras—have been regained by me only through your favor, O mighty-armed one.”

Context

On hearing this, Sugriva said to Rama,'O long-armed one the fortune, fame and soverignty of vanaras which was lost has been regained only by your grace.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama
• vanara kingdom (kapirājya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is gratitude grounded in truth (satya): one should acknowledge benefaction honestly and recognize the rightful cause of one’s restoration and success.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva responds to Rama’s prompt to act, first affirming that his regained fortune, reputation, and kingship came through Rama’s help.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and humility—Sugriva openly credits Rama rather than claiming the victory as his own.