Shloka 5.35.32

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

Devanagari script

निवेदितौ च तत्त्वेन सुग्रीवाय महात्मने।तयोरन्योन्यसल्लापाद्भृशं प्रीतिरजायत।।।।

Transliteration

niveditau ca tattvena sugrīvāya mahātmane |

tayor anyonyasallāpād bhṛśaṃ prītir ajāyata ||5.35.32||

Translation

I reported it truthfully to the great-souled Sugrīva; and through their mutual conversation, a deep friendship arose between them.

Context

"I reported faithfully about both the high-souled men to Sugriva. As they got to know each other through conversation a fast friendship developed between them.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Satya (truthfulness) in communication creates trust and enables righteous alliances; truthful reporting becomes a foundation for dharmic action.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān introduces Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa to Sugrīva; their conversation leads to friendship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness and peacemaking: Hanumān’s accurate mediation helps establish a just partnership.