नरोत्तम best of men, कामस्य by sense pleasures, विधेयेनापि although overpowered, सुग्रीवेण Sugriva, तव your, अर्थप्रतिसाधने to accomplish your task, उद्योगः efforts, चिराज्ञप्तः is ordered long ago.

'O best of men although overpowered by sense pleasures, Sugriva has already initiated efforts for the accomplishment of your work.