A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1758

c5.1758

SU-GRĪVA. ‘Handsome neck.’ A monkey king who was dethroned by his brother Bālin, but after the latter had been killed, Su-grīva was re-installed by Rāma as king in Kishkindhyā. He, with his adviser Hanumān and their army of monkeys, were the allies of Rāma in his war against Rāvana, in which he was wounded. He is said to have been son of the sun, and from his paternity he is called Ravi-nandana and by other similar names. He is described as being grateful, active in aiding his friends, and able to change his form at will. His wife’s name was Rumā.