Shloka 4.46.15

पृथिवीमण्डलपरिज्ञानम् — Sugriva on Surveying the Earth’s Regions

Devanagari script

उदयं तत्र पश्यामि पर्वतं धातुमण्डितम्।क्षीरोदं सागरं चैव नित्यमप्सरसालयम्।।।।

Transliteration

sugrīvas tu tato rāmam uvāca praṇatātmavān |

śrūyatāṁ sarvam ākhyāsye vistareṇa nararṣabha ||

Translation

Then Sugrīva, with a reverent and humble mind, spoke to Rāma: “Let everything be heard; I shall recount it in full detail, O best among men.”

Context

'There I saw, filled with minerals the mountain behind which the Sun rises and the milky ocean frequented by the apsaras.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma here is truthful, respectful speech—approaching a righteous ally with humility and committing to an honest, complete account (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva begins narrating to Rāma the background of his conflict with Vālī and the events that led him to seek refuge.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s humility and sincerity: he offers respect and promises a detailed, truthful narration.