Shloka 3
मैत्रीप्रतिष्ठा
Rama–Sugriva Alliance and Fire-Rite of Friendship
इक्ष्वाकूणां कुले जातो रामो दशरथात्मजः।धर्मे निगदितश्चैव पितुर्निर्देशपारगः4.5.3।।
ikṣvākūṇāṃ kule jāto rāmo daśarathātmajaḥ |
dharme nigaditaś caiva pitur nirdeśa-pāragaḥ || 4.5.3 ||
ಇಕ್ಷ್ವಾಕು ವಂಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಜನಿಸಿದ ದಶರಥನಂದನ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮನು ಧರ್ಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧನು; ತಂದೆಯ ಆಜ್ಞೆಯನ್ನು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ನೆರವೇರಿಸುವವನು.
'Born in the Ikshvaku race Rama Dasaratha's son, distinguished for his righteousness is here to carry out the orders of his father.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as faithful adherence to rightful duty—especially honoring and fulfilling a parent’s legitimate command (pitṛ-ājñā) without wavering.
Hanumān introduces Rāma to Sugrīva, highlighting Rāma’s noble lineage and dharmic character to build trust for an alliance.
Rāma’s integrity and steadfast obedience—he is portrayed as one who completes his father’s instruction and is publicly known for righteousness.