Shloka 3
मैत्रीप्रतिज्ञा-वैरकारणप्रश्नः
Friendship Vow and Inquiry into the Cause of Enmity
शक्यं खलु भवेद्राम सहायेन त्वयाऽनघ।सुरराज्यमपि प्राप्तुं स्वराज्यं किं पनः प्रभो ।।
śakyaṃ khalu bhaved rāma sahāyena tvayā ’nagha | surarājyam api prāptuṃ svarājyaṃ kiṃ punaḥ prabho ||
O Rāma, O walang bahid na Panginoon—sa iyong pag-alalay, maaabot pa ang paghahari ng mga diyos; ano pa kaya ang aking sariling kaharian, O Maharlika?
'O Rama, my sinless Lord, it is possible to attain even the kingdom of the gods with your help, what to speak of my own kingdom?
FAQs
The verse highlights the dharma of righteous alliance and mutual support: when a protector committed to truth stands with someone, even seemingly impossible aims become attainable.
Sugrīva, seeking Rāma’s friendship and assistance against Vāli, expresses confidence that Rāma’s support can restore his lost kingship.
Sugrīva’s faith and humility—he acknowledges Rāma’s moral power and capability, placing trust in a righteous ally.