Shloka 4.5.11

मैत्रीप्रतिष्ठा (Rama–Sugriva Alliance and Fire-Rite of Friendship)

Devanagari script

तन्ममैवैष सत्कारो लाभश्चैवोत्तमः प्रभो।यत्त्वमिच्छसि सौहार्दं वानरेण मया सह4.5.11।।

Transliteration

ayaṁ rāmo mahāprājñaḥ samprāpto dṛḍha-vikramaḥ |

lakṣmaṇena saha bhrātrā rāmo ’yaṁ satya-vikramaḥ || 4.5.2 ||

Translation

This is Rāma—highly wise and unwavering in valor—who has arrived here along with his brother Lakṣmaṇa; this Rāma is steadfast in truth and true in his heroic power.

Context

'O Lord! that you are eager to have friendship with me, who is a monkey is a great honour and is extremely beneficial to me.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Hanumān
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma here is linked to satya (truth): Rāma’s strength is portrayed as truth-governed power—valor that serves righteousness rather than ego or conquest.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān, acting as Sugrīva’s envoy, introduces Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa and establishes Rāma’s credibility and moral stature before friendship is formed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s virtue of satya (truthfulness and integrity) combined with steady courage (dṛḍha-vikrama) is emphasized as the basis for trust.