Ramayana — Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 39, Shloka 37
वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts
ततो दधिमुखश्रीमान्कोटिभिर्दशभिर्वृतः।सम्प्राप्तोऽभिमतस्तस्य सुग्रीवस्य महात्मनः।।4.39.37।।
tato dadhimukhaśrīmān koṭibhir daśabhir vṛtaḥ | samprāpto 'bhimatas tasya sugrīvasya mahātmanaḥ || 4.39.37 ||
तदनन्तर श्रीमान् दधिमुख दस करोड़ वानरों से घिरा हुआ वहाँ पहुँचा; वह महात्मा सुग्रीव का प्रिय और विश्वासपात्र था।
Then the illustrious Dadhimukha, great Sugriva's favourite leader reached with ten crore vanaras.
FAQs
Dharma is loyalty within rightful leadership: trusted aides respond decisively, showing that ethical governance relies on dependable relationships and truthful commitment.
As the vānara coalition forms, Dadhimukha—close to Sugrīva—arrives with a large force to participate in the mission.
Trustworthiness—being “abhimata” highlights reliable counsel and faithful execution of duty.