Shloka 34
अङ्गद
प्रत्यागमनम् — Angada’s Return and the Confirmation of Sītā’s Discovery
ततश्श्रुत्वा निनादं तं कपीनां कपिसत्तमः।।।।आयताञ्चितलाङ्गूलस्सोऽभवद्धृष्टमानसः।
tataḥ śrutvā ninādaṃ taṃ kapīnāṃ kapisattamaḥ |
āyatāñcita-lāṅgūlaḥ so ’bhavad dhṛṣṭa-mānasaḥ ||
猿たちのその轟きを聞くや、スグリーヴァ—ヴァーナラの中の最勝者—は心躍らせ、長き尾を高く掲げて揺り動かし、歓喜に満ちた。
The great Sugriva heard the roar of the monkeys and was extremely happy. He kept raising and shaking his long tail in joy.
FAQs
Dharma here appears as steadfast leadership and morale: Sugrīva’s joy signals confidence in the righteous mission to reunite Rāma and Sītā.
The vānaras’ victorious return is signaled by their roar; Sugrīva understands success is near and rejoices.
Encouraging leadership and hope—Sugrīva embodies uplifted spirit that strengthens the collective effort.