Shloka 23
शरबन्धनविलापः
The Lament under the Net of Arrows
अस्मिन्मुहूर्तेसुग्रीव प्रतियातुमितोऽर्हसि ।मत्वाहीनंराजन् रावणोऽभिद्रवेद्बली ।।6.49.23।।
asmin muhūrte sugrīva pratiyātum ito 'rhasi |
matvā hīnaṃ rājan rāvaṇo 'bhidraved balī ||6.49.23||
Wahai Sugrīva, engkau patut segera mundur dari sini; sebab, wahai raja, Rāvaṇa yang perkasa bisa menyerbu, mengira aku telah melemah.
"Sugriva! Return back from here along with the army keeping Angada in front, even Neela and Nala. Cross the ocean."
FAQs
Protecting allies is part of righteous leadership: even in suffering, a dharmic leader prioritizes the safety of companions and the larger cause.
With Rāma apparently weakened, he urges Sugrīva to retreat to prevent Rāvaṇa from exploiting the moment and attacking the Vānara king.
Responsible leadership and selfless concern for allies.