Shloka 4.39.38

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

शरभः कुमुदो वह्निर्वानरो रंह एव च।एते चान्ये च बहवो वानराः कामरूपिणः।।4.39.38।।आवृत्य पृथिवीं सर्वां पर्वतांश्च वनानि च।यूथपा स्समनुप्राप्ता स्तेषां संख्या न विद्यते।।4.39.39।।आगताश्च विशिष्टाश्च पृथिव्यां सर्ववानराः।

Transliteration

evaṃ tvayi na tac citraṃ bhaved yat saumya śobhanam |

jānāmy ahaṃ tvāṃ sugrīva satataṃ priyavādinam || 4.39.4 ||

Translation

So, O gentle Sugrīva, it is no wonder that you act with such noble grace; I know you always to be gracious, pleasing, and sweet of speech.

Context

Sarabha, Kumuda, Vahni and Ramhi and many other vanara troops who can assume any form at their will and others from all over the land, mountains and forest advanced towards Sugriva. All the outstanding vanaras of the earth came and covered the land.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Recognizing virtue truthfully: Rama affirms that noble conduct and gentle speech are consistent with Sugriva’s character, reinforcing dharmic appreciation and fairness in judgment.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama addresses Sugriva during the preparations to search for Sita, acknowledging Sugriva’s supportive and courteous nature.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugriva’s priyavāda (pleasant, considerate speech) and dependable friendship.