Shloka 4.7.23

काकुत्स्थस्य शोकनिग्रहः—सुग्रीवसान्त्वनम् (Rama’s Grief Restrained—Sugriva’s Consolation)

Devanagari script

ततः प्रहृष्टस्सुग्रीवो वानरैस्सचिवैस्सह।राघवस्य वचश्श्रुत्वा प्रतिज्ञातं विशेषतः।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prahṛṣṭaḥ sugrīvaḥ vānaraiḥ sacivaiḥ saha | rāghavasya vacaḥ śrutvā pratijñātaṃ viśeṣataḥ ||

Translation

Then Sugrīva, together with his monkey counsellors, rejoiced on hearing Rāghava’s words—especially the pledge he had given.

Context

Sugriva and his counsellors felt glad on hearing Rama's words, particularly the assurance given by him.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama (Raghava)
• Vānara counsellors

FAQs

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

Trust arises from satya: a righteous promise creates confidence and joy, stabilizing alliances and enabling dharmic action.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva and his advisers react with happiness to Rāma’s assurance, taking his pledge as a firm guarantee.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s trustworthiness (promise-keeping) and Sugrīva’s readiness to commit once moral certainty is established.