Shloka 5.68.17

सीताया यशोधर्मविचारः — Sita’s Counsel on Honor, Rescue-Strategy, and Hanuman’s Reassurance

Devanagari script

देवि हर्यृक्षसैन्यानामीश्वरः प्लवतां वरः।सुग्रीवस्सत्त्वसम्पन्नस्तवार्थे कृतनिश्चयः।।।।

Transliteration

devi haryṛkṣasainyānām īśvaraḥ plavatāṃ varaḥ | sugrīvaḥ sattvasampannaḥ tavārthe kṛtaniścayaḥ ||

Translation

O queen, Sugrīva—the lord of the hosts of monkeys and bears, foremost among leapers—richly endowed with strength, has firmly resolved to accomplish your cause.

Context

'O queen! The lord of the army of bears and vanaras who is the foremost among the monkeys is endowed with enough strength and has resolved to rescue you.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfast commitment to a righteous duty: Sugrīva, as a king and ally, takes a firm vow to aid the innocent and uphold justice by working for Sītā’s rescue.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān consoles Sītā in Laṅkā, assuring her that Rāma’s allies—especially Sugrīva—are powerful and decisively committed to her rescue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Niścaya (firm resolve) and leadership: Sugrīva’s capacity to decide and act for a just cause is highlighted.