Shloka 4.38.8

उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)

Devanagari script

तानुवाच ततः प्राप्तान्राजाऽर्कसदृशप्रभः।।4.38.8।।उपस्थापयत क्षिप्रं शिबिकां मम वानराः।

Transliteration

etety uccair hari-varān sugrīvaḥ samudāharat | tasya tad-vacanaṃ śrutvā harayaḥ śīghram āyayuḥ ||4.38.7|| baddhāñjali-puṭāḥ sarve ye syuḥ strī-darśana-kṣamāḥ |

Translation

Crying aloud, “Come here!”, Sugrīva summoned the foremost monkeys. Hearing his words, the monkeys hurried in—all with hands folded—those who were fit to enter the women’s presence.

Context

Then seeing the monkeys who had come there, king Sugriva who was shining like the Sun-god asked them to get a palanquin ready at once.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• hari-varāḥ (foremost monkeys)
• harayaḥ (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma is social order and respect: the verse highlights disciplined conduct, reverence (folded hands), and adherence to royal boundaries of space and audience.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva calls in select Vānara leaders; they arrive quickly and respectfully, following court protocol.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The Vānara attendants’ discipline and respect; Sugrīva’s command authority exercised within proper norms.