Shloka 5.35.33

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तौ प्रीतिसम्पन्नौ हरीश्वरनरेश्वरौ।परस्परकृताश्वासौ कथया पूर्ववृत्तया।।5.35.33।।

Transliteration

tatas tau prītisampannau harīśvaranareśvarau |

parasparakṛtāśvāsau kathayā pūrvavṛttayā ||5.35.33||

Translation

Then the two kings—lord of the Vānaras and lord of men—filled with affection, reassured one another by recounting their former histories.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma is strengthened through truthful self-disclosure and mutual reassurance; alliances rooted in honest sharing become instruments for restoring justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Sugrīva, now friendly, exchange their past stories and comfort each other, laying the groundwork for their pact.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Trust-building and empathy: both leaders listen, share, and support one another in adversity.