Saptajana-āśrama Darśana and the Approach to Kiṣkindhā
Hermitage of Seven Sages; March toward Vāli’s Capital
अग्रतस्तु ययौ तस्य राघवस्य महात्मनः।सुग्रीवः संहतग्रीवो लक्ष्मणश्च महाबलः।।
agratas tu yayau tasya rāghavasya mahātmanaḥ | sugrīvaḥ saṃhata-grīvo lakṣmaṇaś ca mahā-balaḥ ||
在那大魂罗伽婆之前行者,是颈项坚实的苏格利婆;并有大力的罗什曼那同行。
The strong-necked Sugriva and mighty Lakshmana walked in front of the high-souled Rama.
Dharma is expressed as loyal service and protective companionship: allies and kin place themselves forward to safeguard the righteous leader.
As the party advances, Sugrīva and Lakṣmaṇa take the lead position before Rāma, indicating alertness and tactical care.
Loyalty and courage—Sugrīva’s allied commitment and Lakṣmaṇa’s protective steadfastness.