Shloka 6.50.24

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

Devanagari script

सहशूरैर्हरिगणैर्लब्धसंज्ञावरिन्दमौ ।गच्छत्वंभ्रातरंगृह्यकिष्किन्धांरामलक्ष्मणौ ।।6.50.24।।

Transliteration

tam evaṃ sāntvayitvā tu samāśvāsya ca rākṣasam |

suṣeṇaṃ śvaśuraṃ pārśve sugrīvas tam uvāca ha || 6.50.23 ||

Translation

Having thus consoled and calmed the rākṣasa, Sugrīva then addressed Suṣeṇa, his elder kinsman who stood nearby.

Context

"On regaining consciousness, take the brothers Rama and Lakshmana, the tamers of enemies to Kishkinda accompanied by the heroic monkey army."

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Suṣeṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes seeking proper counsel and aid: after emotional support, a leader turns to competent help for restoring what is right.

What is the narrative situation?

After consoling Vibhīṣaṇa, Sugrīva shifts to practical action by consulting Suṣeṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s prudence—balancing empathy with timely decision-making.