Shloka 4.8.46

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

Devanagari script

ततः प्रहृष्टवदनस्सुग्रीवो लक्ष्मणाग्रजे।वैरस्य कारणं तत्त्वमाख्यातुमुपचक्रमे।।

Transliteration

evam uktas tu sugrīvaḥ kākutsthena mahātmanā |

praharṣam atulaṁ lebhe caturbhiḥ saha vānaraiḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed by the great-souled Kakutstha, Sugrīva—together with the four Vānaras—was filled with immeasurable joy.

Context

With a smile on his face, Sugriva started narrating to Lakshmana's elder brother the facts about the cause of his enmity (with Vali).ইত্যার্ষে শ্রীমদ্রামাযণে বাল্মীকীয আদিকাব্যে কিষ্কিন্ধাকাণ্ডে অষ্টমস্সর্গঃThus ends the eighth sarga of Kishkindakanda of the Holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• Four Vānaras (unspecified here)

FAQs

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

Dharma’s fruit is confidence and hope: when a righteous protector commits to truth-based action, the afflicted regain courage.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma’s assurances, Sugrīva and his companions become deeply encouraged.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Trust in dharmic support—Sugrīva’s renewed morale arises from Rāma’s dependable promise.