Shloka 5.31.12

सुन्‍दरकाण्डे एकत्रिंशः सर्गः — Hanuman’s Sweet Address to Sita and Sita’s Recognition

Devanagari script

तत स्स वालिनं हत्वा रामः परपुरञ्जयः।।।।प्रायच्छत्कपिराज्यं तत्सुग्रीवाय महाबलः।

Transliteration

sa mārgamāṇas tāṃ devīṃ rāmas sītām aninditām |

āsasāda vane mitraṃ sugrīvaṃ nāma vānaram ||

Translation

While searching in the forest for that goddess-like, blameless Sītā, Rāma encountered a vānara named Sugrīva and gained him as a friend.

Context

"Rama, a powerful king, who can win enemy forts killed Vali and offered the monkey kingdom to Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Sugrīva
• forest

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as steadfast fidelity: Rāma’s search for Sītā is unwavering, and he forms righteous alliances to pursue a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān recounts the pivotal moment when Rāma meets Sugrīva in the forest, beginning their alliance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s perseverance and integrity in seeking Sītā, and his capacity to build trust-based friendship.