Shloka 4.40.1

पूर्वदिशि सीतामार्गण-नियोगः (Deployment to the Eastern Quarter for the Search of Sita)

Devanagari script

अथ राजा समृद्धार्थस्सुग्रीवः प्लवगेश्वरः।उवाच नरशार्दूलं रामं परबलार्दनम्।।4.40.1।।

Transliteration

atha rājā samṛddhārthaḥ sugrīvaḥ plavageśvaraḥ | uvāca naraśārdūlaṃ rāmaṃ parabalārdanam || 4.40.1 ||

Translation

Then King Sugrīva, lord of the Vānara, now fully furnished with purpose and means, spoke to Rāma—the tiger among men, the crusher of hostile forces.

Context

Sugriva, lord of monkeys, who was supported by a massive army informed Rama, the tiger among men and a crusher of the enemy army;

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Plavagas (monkey hosts)

FAQs

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

Fidelity to alliance and duty: Sugrīva, having gained stability, turns to fulfill his pledged support to Rāma.

What is the narrative situation?

In later Kishkindhā events, Sugrīva addresses Rāma after preparations are in place, advancing their joint mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s leadership and accountability—organizing resources and communicating directly with Rāma.