Shloka 19
कबन्धमोक्षः—सुग्रीवमैत्र्युपदेशः
Kabandha’s Release and Counsel to Befriend Sugriva
शक्तौह्यद्य युवां कर्तुं कार्यं तस्य चिकीर्षितम्।।।।कृतार्थो वाऽकृतार्थो वा कृत्यं तव करिष्यति।
śaktau hy adya yuvāṃ kartuṃ kāryaṃ tasya cikīrṣitam | kṛtārtho vā'kṛtārtho vā kṛtyaṃ tava kariṣyati ||
آج تم دونوں اس کے مطلوبہ کام کو انجام دینے کی قدرت رکھتے ہو؛ اور وہ، خواہ اس کی اپنی مراد پوری ہو یا نہ ہو، تمہارے لیے جو کرنا لازم ہے وہ ضرور کرے گا۔
You are both young and able to do the work he wants. Whether his work is done or not, he will fulfil your task.
FAQs
Reciprocity and reliability in alliances: righteous cooperation means each party commits to the other’s duty, not merely self-interest.
The verse reassures Rāma that helping Sugrīva will lead to Sugrīva’s dependable assistance in Rāma’s mission.
Trustworthiness (viśvāsa-yogyatā): a steadfast ally who performs duty even amid uncertainty.