Shloka 5.16.11
षोडशः सर्गः (Sarga 16): Hanumān’s Recognition of Sītā and Renewed Lament
ऐश्वर्यं वानराणां च दुर्लभं वालिपालितम्।अस्या निमित्ते सुग्रीवः प्राप्तवान् लोकसत्कृतम्।।5.16.11।।
aiśvaryaṃ vānarāṇāṃ ca durlabhaṃ vālipālitam |
asyā nimitte sugrīvaḥ prāptavān lokasatkṛtam ||5.16.11||
Because of her (Sītā), Sugrīva gained the hard-won sovereignty of the vānaras—once guarded by Vāli—and received honour and recognition in the world.
On her account Sugriva obtained the coveted kingdom ruled by Vali which was a difficult proposition, and retained supremacy in the world.
Dharma as reciprocity and fidelity to obligations: since Sītā’s cause became the basis of alliances and outcomes, Hanumān recognizes the moral weight of repaying assistance and fulfilling pledged duty.
Hanumān reflects that the entire vānarā alliance and Sugrīva’s restored kingship are tied to the mission of finding Sītā.
Sense of obligation and gratitude—remembering interconnected duties rather than acting in isolation.