Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 28
रावणभवनपरिक्रमणं हनूमतः शोकविचारश्च
Hanuman’s Circuit of Ravana’s Palace and the Crisis of Deliberation
कृतज्ञस्सत्यसन्धश्च सुग्रीवः प्लवगाधिपः।।।।रामं तथा गतं दृष्ट्वा ततस्त्यक्ष्यति जीवितम्।
kṛtajñaḥ satyasandhaś ca sugrīvaḥ plavagādhipaḥ | rāmaṁ tathā gataṁ dṛṣṭvā tatastyakṣyati jīvitam ||
Sugriva, raja kaum Vanara, yang tahu berterima kasih dan setia pada ikrar, melihat Rama demikian, lalu akan melepaskan nyawanya.
"On seeing that Rama has ended his life, the grateful and truthful monkey leader,Sugriva will give up his life.
FAQs
Gratitude and truth-keeping are dharmic pillars: Sugrīva is portrayed as one who repays help and stands by his pledged alliance.
Hanumān foresees that Rāma’s death would cause Sugrīva, bound by loyalty and obligation, to renounce life.
Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and satya-vrata (fidelity to one’s promise) in Sugrīva.