Shloka 6.75.1

लङ्कादाह-प्रचोदनं तथा वानर-राक्षस-समरारम्भः (The Burning of Lanka and the Outbreak of Battle)

Devanagari script

ततोऽब्रवीन्महातेजास्सुग्रीवोवानराधिपः ।अर्थ्यंविज्ञापयंश्चापिहनूमन्तमिदंवचः ।।।।

Transliteration

tato 'bravīn mahātejāḥ sugrīvo vānarādhipaḥ | arthyaṃ vijñāpayaṃś cāpi hanūmantam idaṃ vacaḥ ||

Translation

Then Sugrīva, the radiant lord of the Vānaras, called Hanumān to attention; wishing to convey an important matter, he spoke these words.

Context

Sugriva, the king of Vanaras called Hanuman to make him know the task ahead and said these words.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Hanumān
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership: a king communicates duties clearly and respectfully to capable agents for the welfare of the cause.

What is the narrative situation?

At the opening of the next chapter, Sugrīva summons Hanumān to convey an important instruction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible leadership and orderly command—Sugrīva’s deliberate, purposeful speech.