Shloka 11
हनूमता सुग्रीवस्य कालधर्मोपदेशः
Hanuman’s Counsel on Timely Ally-Duty
यस्य कोशश्च दण्डश्च मित्राण्यात्मा च भूमिप।।समवेतानि सर्वाणि स राज्यं महदश्नुते।
yasya kośaś ca daṇḍaś ca mitrāṇy ātmā ca bhūmipa |
samavetāni sarvāṇi sa rājyaṃ mahad aśnute ||
Wahai raja, sesiapa yang menyeimbangkan perbendaharaan, kuasa hukuman, para sahabat, dan dirinya sendiri dalam keselarasan, dialah yang meraih kerajaan yang agung.
'He to whom the treasury, sceptre, allies and his own self- all these are equally dear, enjoys a large kingdom.
FAQs
Rajadharma requires balanced stewardship: resources (kośa), just authority (daṇḍa), loyal alliances, and self-discipline must be harmonized to sustain legitimate rule.
Sugriva is being reminded that kingship is maintained not by comfort alone but by coordinated duties—especially honoring allies like Rama.
Prudent governance: self-control and the ability to integrate wealth, power, and alliances without neglect.