Ramayana — Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 39, Shloka 4
वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts
एवं त्वयि न तच्चित्रं भवेद्यत्सौम्य शोभनम्।जानाम्यहं त्वां सुग्रीव सततं प्रियवादिनम्।।4.39.4।।
evaṃ tvayi na tac citraṃ bhaved yat saumya śobhanam |
jānāmy ahaṃ tvāṃ sugrīva satataṃ priyavādinam || 4.39.4 ||
Wahai Sugrīva yang lemah lembut, tiadalah menghairankan jika engkau bertindak mulia dan indah; aku mengenalmu sentiasa berkata-kata manis dan menyenangkan.
Sarabha, Kumuda, Vahni and Ramhi and many other vanara troops who can assume any form at their will and others from all over the land, mountains and forest advanced towards Sugriva. All the outstanding vanaras of the earth came and covered the land.
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Recognizing virtue truthfully: Rama affirms that noble conduct and gentle speech are consistent with Sugriva’s character, reinforcing dharmic appreciation and fairness in judgment.
Rama addresses Sugriva during the preparations to search for Sita, acknowledging Sugriva’s supportive and courteous nature.
Sugriva’s priyavāda (pleasant, considerate speech) and dependable friendship.