Shloka 6.50.1

सुपर्णागमनम् (Garuda’s Arrival and the Release from the Serpent-Arrow Bond)

Devanagari script

अथोवाचमहातेजाहरिराजोमहाबलः ।किमियंव्यथितासेनामूढवातेवनौर्जले ।।6.50.1।।

Transliteration

atho vāca mahātejā harirājo mahābalaḥ |

kimiyaṃ vyathitā senā mūḍha-vāteva naur jale ||

Translation

Then the mighty and radiant king of the monkeys spoke: “Why is this army distressed, like a boat upon the water tossed about by a bewildering wind?”

Context

Extremely brilliant and mighty Sugriva looking at the army of Vanaras said, "Why are you worried like a boat tossed by wind in water?"

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vānara senā (monkey army)

FAQs

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

A leader’s dharma is to steady the community in crisis—questioning panic and calling the group back to clarity and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

At Vibhīṣaṇa’s approach, some Vānaras become anxious; Sugrīva notices the disorder and addresses the army.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s virtue here is leadership—alertness to fear spreading and the ability to restore morale.