Shloka 4.7.24

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

Devanagari script

एवमेकान्तसम्पृक्तौ ततस्तौ नरवानरौ।उभावन्योन्यसदृशं सुखं दुःखमभाषताम्।।

Transliteration

evam ekāntasampṛktau tataḥ tau naravānarau | ubhau anyonyasadṛśaṃ sukhaṃ duḥkham abhāṣatām ||

Translation

Thus, meeting in private, the man and the monkey spoke together, each sharing joys and sorrows in a manner fitting to the other.

Context

Man and monkey then met privately and shared the weal and woe of one another.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Dharma of relationship and counsel: private, respectful dialogue builds right understanding, enabling righteous cooperation.

What is the narrative situation?

After the pledge and reassurance, Rāma and Sugrīva withdraw for a private conversation and exchange personal accounts of suffering and hope.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mutual respect and empathy—each listens and speaks in a way appropriate to the other, strengthening their bond.