Shloka 6.50.11

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

Devanagari script

सुग्रीवेणैवमुक्तस्तुजाम्बवानृक्षपार्थिवः ।वानरान्सान्त्वयामाससन्निरुध्यप्रधानतः ।।6.50.11।।

Transliteration

sugrīveṇaivam uktas tu jāmbavān ṛkṣa-pārthivaḥ |

vānarān sāntvayām āsa sannirudhya pradhānataḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Sugrīva, Jāmbavān—the king of the bears—restrained the Vānaras and, foremost among them, soothed them, restoring their confidence.

Context

Sugriva having spoken in that way, the king of Bears, Jambavan restored the confidence of Vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Jāmbavān
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma includes protecting the collective mind: calming fear, preventing rash harm, and guiding people back to disciplined action.

What is the narrative situation?

Following Sugrīva’s command, Jāmbavān intervenes to stop the scattering Vānaras and reassure them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Jāmbavān’s steadiness and wise guardianship—he acts as a stabilizing elder.