Shloka 5.35.50

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

Devanagari script

ततस्ताभ्यां कुमाराभ्यां वीराभ्यां स हरीश्वरः।किष्किन्धां समुपागम्य वाली युद्धे निपातितः।।।।

Transliteration

tato nihatya tarasā rāmo vālinam āhave | sarvarkṣaharisaṅghānāṁ sugrīvam akarot patim ||

Translation

Then, having swiftly slain Vāli in battle, Rāma made Sugrīva the lord over all the hosts of monkeys and bears.

Context

"Thereafter both the princes together arrived at Kishkinda and killed Vali, king of vanaras in a combat.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Vali
• Sugriva
• Vanaras (hari-saṅgha)
• Bears (ṛkṣa-saṅgha)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes establishing rightful governance: after conflict, Rama ensures stable leadership so the collective can act for a righteous objective.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman recounts the aftermath of Vali’s fall: Sugriva is installed as leader of the allied forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s sense of order and responsibility—he does not leave a power vacuum but secures legitimate command for the larger mission.