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Sugriva

Sugriva is a central character in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, and is the younger brother of the vanara (monkey) king Vali. The name Sugriva translates to סוגריבה in Hebrew, सुग्रीव in Hindi, and சுக்ரீவன் in Tamil. Sugriva plays a crucial role in the epic as an ally of the protagonist Rama. He aids Rama in his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. In return, Rama helps Sugriva reclaim his kingdom from his brother Vali, who had exiled him. Sugriva's kingdom, Kishkindha, is a significant location in the Ramayana, and his alliance with Rama is pivotal to the narrative. Sugriva is known for his loyalty, intelligence, and leadership among the vanaras.

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Sugriva
Vanara king and Rama's companion in Ramayana
Sugriva
Sugriva, is a character In the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana. He is the younger brother of Vali, whom he succeeded as ruler of the vanara kingdom of Kishkindha. He is a son of Surya, the Hindu deity of the sun. As the king of the vanaras, Sugriva aided Rama in his quest to liberate his wife Sita from captivity at the hands of the rakshasa king Ravana.
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