Shloka 5.35.43

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

Devanagari script

तानि दृष्ट्वा महाबाहुर्दर्शयित्वा मुहुर्मुहुः।राघवस्सह सौमित्रिस्सुग्रीवे स न्यवेदयत्।।।।

Transliteration

tāni dṛṣṭvā mahābāhur darśayitvā muhur muhuḥ | rāghavaḥ saha saumitriḥ sugrīve sa nyavedayat ||

Translation

Having looked at those signs again and again and showing them repeatedly, long-armed Rāghava—together with Saumitri—reported the matter to Sugrīva.

Context

"Long-armed Rama along with Lakshmana looked at them again and again and gave them to the care of Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitri)
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Responsible leadership through truthful communication: Rama does not act privately but reports and coordinates with Sugriva, honoring alliance-dharma and accountability.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman recounts how Rama and Lakshmana, after observing certain signs or indications, repeatedly showed them and formally informed Sugriva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s maryādā (disciplined conduct) and satya-oriented transparency in counsel and alliance.