Shloka 13
किष्किन्धाकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः — सुग्रीवस्य भय-त्यागः, कृतज्ञता, तथा लक्ष्मणेन सान्त्वन-प्रेरणा
Sugriva’s Reassurance and Lakshmana’s Counsel
सर्वथा हि मम भ्राता सनाथो वानरेश्वर।त्वया नाथेन सुग्रीव प्रश्रितेन विशेषतः।।।।
sarvathā hi mama bhrātā sanātho vānarēśvara | tvayā nāthena sugrīva praśritena viśeṣataḥ ||
Ô seigneur des singes, Sugrīva—puisque tu es son protecteur, et plus encore par ta courtoisie empreinte d’humilité—mon frère est en sûreté de toute manière.
'You are powerful and straightforward by nature.You are humble and noble. Therefore, you deserve the high prosperity of the kingdom of the monkeys.
FAQs
Dharma is guardianship and loyalty: a righteous ally provides protection and respectful conduct, making the vulnerable feel secure.
Lakṣmaṇa reassures Sugrīva that Rāma is supported because Sugrīva stands as a dependable, courteous ally.
Sugrīva’s virtue of praśraya (courtesy/humility) as an ideal quality of leadership and friendship.