Shloka 4.38.26

उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)

Devanagari script

तव देव प्रसादाच्च भ्रातुश्च जयतां वर।कृतं न प्रतिकुर्याद्यः पुरुषाणां स दूषकः।।4.38.26।।

Transliteration

ete vānaramūkhyāś ca śataśaḥ śatrusūdana | prāptāś ca ādāya balinaḥ pṛthivyāṃ sarvavānarān ||

Translation

O destroyer of enemies, these foremost vanaras have arrived in hundreds—mighty ones who have gathered vanaras from all over the earth and brought them here.

Context

'O victorious lord! he who does not repay the help got through your grace and your brother's is despicable among men.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• vanara chiefs
• vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as collective responsibility: leaders rally communities to fulfill a just cause, showing coordinated effort in service of truth and justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva reports that the vanara leadership has already begun assembling a large force from across the world in preparation to assist Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability and readiness—Sugriva demonstrates follow-through by mobilizing allies promptly.