Shloka 4.8.12

मैत्रीप्रतिज्ञा-वैरकारणप्रश्नः (Friendship Vow and Inquiry into the Cause of Enmity)

Devanagari script

स ददर्श ततस्सालमविदूरे हरीश्वरः।सुपुष्पमीषत्पत्राढ्यं भ्रमरैरुपशोभितम्।।

Transliteration

sa dadarśa tataḥ sālam avidūre harīśvaraḥ | supuṣpam īṣat-patrāḍhyaṃ bhramarair upaśobhitam ||

Translation

Then the lord of the Vānaras saw, not far away, a śāla tree—laden with blossoms, lightly rich in leaves, and made lovely by hovering bees.

Context

Then the chief of monkeys saw a sala tree looking lovely with tender leaves and flowers graced by bees.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• śāla tree (sāla)
• bees (bhramara)

FAQs

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

Hospitality and readiness to honor guests: noticing a suitable place and materials to seat Rāma anticipates respectful conduct (satkāra) as part of righteous relationship-building.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva notices a nearby flowering śāla tree that can provide branches to make seats for Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attentiveness and reverence: Sugrīva’s quick observation supports dignified reception of allies.