Shloka 4.39.43

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

सुग्रीवस्त्वरितो रामे सर्वांस्तां वानररर्षभान्।निवेदयित्वा धर्मज्ञः स्थितः प्राञ्जलिरब्रवीत्।।4.39.43।।

Transliteration

kurvāṇā bahuśabdāṃś ca prahṛṣṭā bāhuśālinaḥ |

śirobhir vānarendrāya sugrīvāya nyavēdayan || 4.39.41 ||

Translation

Exultant and broad-shouldered, they raised many cries and, bowing their heads, reported themselves to Sugrīva, lord of the vanaras.

Context

Sugriva, knower of dharma, at once presented all the prominent vanaras to Rama, and standing with folded hands said.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Vanara leaders

FAQs

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

Respectful order in leadership: joy and strength are guided by discipline—reporting formally to the king reflects dharmic governance.

What is the narrative situation?

The arriving vanara chiefs announce their presence and allegiance to Sugriva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and disciplined loyalty among powerful warriors.