Shloka 33
सावित्री-यमसंवादः
Sāvitrī’s Dialogue with Yama and the Restoration of Satyavān
न विशेषस्तयोर्युद्धे यदा कश्चन दृश्यते । सुग्रीवस्य तदा मालां हनुमान् कण्ठ आसजत्,जब युद्धमें उन दोनोंमें कोई अन्तर नहीं दिखायी दिया, तब हनुमानजीने सुग्रीवकी पहचानके लिये उनके गलेमें एक माला डाल दी
na viśeṣas tayor yuddhe yadā kaścana dṛśyate | sugrīvasya tadā mālāṃ hanumān kaṇṭha āsajat ||
Mārkaṇḍeya said: “When, in the midst of their combat, no distinguishing mark could be seen between the two, Hanumān then placed a garland upon Sugrīva’s neck, so that he might be recognized.” The episode underscores the ethical need for discernment in conflict: even in a righteous cause, one must avoid harming the ally through confusion and must take practical steps to protect dharma from error.
मार्कण्डेय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in justified conflict, right action requires clear discernment; practical measures should be taken to prevent accidental harm to allies and to keep one’s conduct aligned with dharma.
During a fight where the two combatants looked indistinguishable, Hanumān puts a garland on Sugrīva’s neck so that Sugrīva can be recognized amid the confusion of battle.