Friendship witnessed by fire · Quiz
Hanuman brings Rama and Sugriva together; a shared commitment begins.
Valmiki Ramayana · Kishkindha Kanda 5
अयम् रामो महाप्राज्ञ संप्राप्तो दृढ विक्रमः |
लक्ष्मणेन सह भ्रात्रा रामोऽयम् सत्य विक्रमः || ४-५-२
The following is an original editorial summary, not a literal translation. Details may differ across Ramayana traditions.
Hanuman introduces Rama and Lakshmana to Sugriva. Rama arrives with his brother Lakshmana. Rama and Sugriva affirm their friendship before a fire.
Sugriva describes his suffering caused by Vali. This meeting is narrated in Kishkindha Kanda, chapter 5.
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Try five questions
Who brings Rama to Sugriva?
- Janaka
- Hanuman
- Ravana
Hanuman introduces Rama and Lakshmana to Sugriva.
Who accompanies Rama?
- Dasharatha
- Kausalya
- Lakshmana
Rama arrives with his brother Lakshmana.
What witnesses their friendship?
- Fire
- A crown
- A chariot
Rama and Sugriva affirm their friendship before a fire.
Which brother is the source of Sugriva's distress?
- Shatrughna
- Vali
- Bharata
Sugriva describes his suffering caused by Vali.
In which book is this meeting narrated?
- Bala Kanda
- Uttara Kanda
- Kishkindha Kanda
This meeting is narrated in Kishkindha Kanda, chapter 5.