Shloka 5.35.27

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

ततस्तौ चीरवसनौ धनुः प्रवरपाणिनौ।ऋश्यमूकस्य शैलस्य रम्यं देशमुपागतौ।।।।

Transliteration

vayaṃ tu harirājaṃ taṃ sugrīvaṃ satyasaṅgaram |

paricaryāmahe rājyāt pūrvajenāvaropitam ||5.35.26||

Translation

We, for our part, attend upon that Sugrīva—the king of the Vānaras, steadfast in truth in battle—who was deposed from the kingdom by his elder brother.

Context

"Both the princes clad in bark robes and armed with powerful bows reached the beautiful location of Rshyamukha mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vānaras
• elder brother (Vāli, implied)
• kingdom (Kishkindhā, implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as loyal service to a rightful leader who stands by truth, even when that leader is politically displaced.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān explains Sugrīva’s status as a deposed king and states that he and others remain in Sugrīva’s service.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and integrity: attendants uphold allegiance to a truth-committed king despite loss of power.