Shloka 4.6.13

आभरण-प्रत्यभिज्ञानम् (Recognition of Sītā’s Ornaments)

Devanagari script

तमब्रवीत्ततो रामस्सुग्रीवं प्रियवादिनम्।आनयस्व सखे शीघ्रं किमर्थं प्रविलम्बसे4.6.13।।

Transliteration

tam abravīt tato rāmas sugrīvaṃ priyavādinam |

ānayasva sakhe śīghraṃ kimarthaṃ pravilambase ||

Translation

Then Rāma said to Sugrīva, whose words were gracious: “Bring them quickly, my friend—why do you delay?”

Context

Rama then said to Sugriva, one who used pleasing words, 'O my friend! why delay? Get them here immediately'.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Urgency in righteous duty: when truth can be established and help can be rendered, dharma favors prompt action over hesitation.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, eager to confirm the identity of the ornaments, urges Sugrīva to fetch them without delay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s focused resolve—directing attention toward verification and the next rightful step.