Shloka 10
द्वादशः सर्गः — Rama’s Proof of Power, the First Duel, and the Identification Mark
Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 12
अद्य मे विगतश्शोकः प्रीतिरद्य परा मम।सुहृदं त्वां समासाद्य महेन्द्रवरुणोपमम्4.12.10।।
adya me vigataś śokaḥ prītir adya parā mama | suhṛdaṃ tvāṃ samāsādya mahendravaruṇopamam ||
Aujourd’hui mon chagrin s’est évanoui ; aujourd’hui ma joie est suprême, t’ayant obtenu pour ami, toi qui es semblable à Indra et à Varuna.
'Having found a friend in you comparable to Indra and Varuna, my grief is gone and I am so happy now.
FAQs
The dharma of friendship and refuge: finding a righteous ally restores hope and stability, showing that ethical bonds can dispel despair.
Sugriva expresses relief and happiness after securing Rama’s friendship and support.
Sugriva’s gratitude and faith in righteous companionship.