Shloka 4.5.7

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

Devanagari script

भवता सख्यकामौ तौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।प्रतिगृह्यार्चयस्वैतौ पूजनीयतमावुभौ4.5.7।।

Transliteration

sītā-kapīndra-kṣaṇadācarāṇāṃ rājīva-hema-jvalanopamāni |

sugrīva-rāma-praṇaya-prasaṅge vāmāni netrāṇi samaṃ sphuranti || 4.5.32 ||

Translation

At the moment when Sugrīva and Rāma entered into friendship, the left eyes—of Sītā, of the lord of monkeys, and of the night-roaming one—trembled together, like a lotus, like gold, and like blazing fire.

Context

'Both the brothers, Rama and Lakshmana seek friendship with you. As both of them are worthiest of worship, welcome them with due reverence.'

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Sugriva
• Rama
• Vali (kapīndra)
• Ravana (kṣaṇadācara)

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as supported by cosmic संकेत (nimitta/omens): when a righteous alliance forms, signs arise indicating protection for the just and danger for the unjust.

What is the narrative situation?

As Sugrīva and Rāma form their bond, simultaneous bodily omens occur for Sītā, Vāli, and Rāvaṇa, foreshadowing coming outcomes.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma and Sugrīva’s commitment to a dharmic alliance; the verse underscores that moral actions resonate beyond human politics into providential order.