Shloka 4.39.5

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

त्वत्सनाथ: सखे सङ्ख्ये जेताऽस्मि सकलानरीन्।त्वमेव मे सुहृतन्मित्रं साहाय्यं कर्तुमर्हसि।।4.39.5।।

Transliteration

sugrīvas tvarito rāme sarvāṃs tāṃ vānararṣabhān |

nivedayitvā dharmajñaḥ sthitaḥ prāñjalir abravīt || 4.39.43 ||

Translation

Sugrīva, swift to act and versed in dharma, presented to Rāma all those foremost of the vanaras; then, standing with folded hands, he spoke.

Context

'O friend! I will win over all enemies in war supported by you.You are a good-hearted friend and you alone should help me.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama
• Vanara chiefs

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership protocol: Sugriva follows righteous procedure by formally presenting allies to Rama, ensuring clarity and trust in the alliance.

What is the narrative situation?

With the vanara host assembled, Sugriva introduces the leading chiefs to Rama before issuing operational orders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugriva’s promptness, humility, and dharma-informed statecraft.