Shloka 4.4.18

हनूमद्-दूत्यम् / Hanuman’s Mediation and Lakshmana’s Appeal to Sugriva

Devanagari script

एष दत्त्वा च वित्तानि प्राप्य चानुत्तमं यशः।लोकनाथः पुरा भूत्वा सुग्रीवं नाथमिच्छति।।

Transliteration

eṣa dattvā ca vittāni prāpya cānuttamaṃ yaśaḥ |

lokanāthaḥ purā bhūtvā sugrīvaṃ nātham icchati ||

Translation

“This one, having bestowed wealth and gained unsurpassed fame—though once a lord and protector of the world—now wishes to have Sugrīva as his support.”

Context

'Having earned supreme fame through his munificence in the past, this lord of the world now craves Sugriva's indulgence.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Dharma includes humility and appropriate dependence: even the renowned may seek rightful assistance to restore justice, without pride.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman presents Rama’s stature and past glory while underscoring that Rama now seeks Sugriva’s support.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s humility and readiness for dharmic alliance; Sugriva’s implied duty to respond with goodwill.