Shloka 5.51.10

हनूमदुपदेशः रावणस्य च कोपः (Hanuman’s Counsel to Ravana and Ravana’s Wrath)

Devanagari script

ततस्तेन मृधे हत्वा राजपुत्रेण वालिनम्।सुग्रीवः स्थापितो राज्ये हर्यृक्षाणां गणेश्वरः।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tena mṛdhe hatvā rājaputreṇa vālinam |

sugrīvaḥ sthāpito rājye haryṛkṣāṇāṃ gaṇeśvaraḥ ||

Translation

Then that prince slew Vālin in battle and established Sugrīva in the kingdom as king—the lord of the hosts of monkeys and bears.

Context

"Then prince Rama killed Vali in battle and made Sugriva, king of the vanaras and bears and restored the kingship of Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāma
• Vālin
• Sugrīva
• Vānaras
• Bears (ṛkṣas)

FAQs

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

Restoration of rightful order in governance: after removing an obstructing power, leadership is established for the stability of the realm.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān narrates key events leading to the Rāma–Sugrīva alliance, explaining the political-military strength behind his mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s capacity to restore rule and forge alliances; Sugrīva’s legitimacy as installed king.