Sugriva
Proper noun
Meaning
Sugriva
(Hinduism) The younger brother of Vali, whom he succeeded as ruler of the Kishkindha in Ramayana.
Examples
However Sugriva soon forgets his promise and spends his time in enjoying his powers.
Kishkindha Kanda main A stone bas relief at Banteay Srei in Cambodia depicts the combat between Vali and Sugriva (middle).
Rama befriends Sugriva and helps him by killing his elder brother Vali thus regaining the kingdom of Kiskindha, in exchange for helping Rama to recover Sita.
Sugriva then sends search parties to the four corners of the earth, only to return without success from north, east and west.