Shloka 4.39.39

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

tvatsanāthaḥ sakhe saṅkhye jetā 'smi sakalānarīn |

tvam eva me suhṛtān mitraṃ sāhāyyaṃ kartum arhasi || 4.39.5 ||

Translation

O friend, with you as my support in battle, I shall conquer all foes. You alone are my true well-wisher and friend—therefore it is right that you grant me your aid.

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?

Dharma of reciprocity and loyalty: Rama frames assistance among allies as a righteous duty grounded in genuine friendship and mutual support.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama reaffirms the Rama–Sugriva alliance and relies on Sugriva’s promised help as the search for Sita is set in motion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugriva’s steadfastness as a suhṛt (true well-wisher) and Rama’s clarity in honoring alliances.