Shloka 11
महाभिषेकः
Sugriva’s Coronation and Angada’s Installation
एवमुक्त्वा हनूमन्तं रामस्सुग्रीवमब्रवीत्।।वृत्तज्ञो वृत्तसम्पन्नमुदारबलविक्रमम्।
evam uktvā hanūmantaṃ rāmaḥ sugrīvam abravīt | vṛttajño vṛttasampannam udārabalavikramam || 4.26.11 ||
Après avoir ainsi parlé à Hanūmān, Rāma, maître du juste comportement, s’adressa à Sugrīva, homme de belle conduite, pourvu d’une force et d’une vaillance nobles.
Having thus spoken to Hanuman, Rama who knew etiquette addressed mighty Sugriva, endowed with wisdom:
FAQs
Maryādā (ethical propriety): Rāma’s speech is framed as guidance grounded in right conduct, showing how dharma is communicated with restraint and respect.
As succession matters proceed, the narration shifts to Rāma directly counseling Sugrīva after speaking to Hanūmān.
Courtesy and moral authority—Rāma advises as one established in disciplined conduct.