Shloka 5.34.36

सीताहनूमद्भाषणम् — Sita Tests the Messenger; Hanuman Offers Reassurance

Devanagari script

रामस्य च सखा देवि सुग्रीवो नाम वानरः।राजा वानरमुख्यानां स त्वां कौशलमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

rāmasya ca sakhā devi sugrīvo nāma vānaraḥ | rājā vānaramukhyānāṁ sa tvāṁ kauśalam abravīt ||

Translation

O Devī, Sugrīva by name—the vanara who is Rāma’s friend and the king of the vanara leaders—also asks after your well-being.

Context

"O goddess like lady! Rama's friend Sugriva, king of vanara chieftans inquires about your well-being.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Sītā
• Vānara leaders

FAQs

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

Dharma here is righteous friendship and duty-bound alliance—Sugrīva honors his bond with Rāma by extending protection and concern to Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman reports that Rāma’s allies are united; Sugrīva, as king, is actively invested in Sītā’s rescue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s fidelity to friendship and responsible leadership in supporting a just cause.