Shloka 42
किष्किन्धाप्रवेशः—लक्ष्मणस्य कोपः, तारासान्त्वम्, सुग्रीवदर्शनम्
Lakshmana Enters Kishkindha: Anger, Tara’s Mediation, and Sugriva Encountered
स तस्या वचनं श्रुत्वा सान्त्वपूर्वमशङ्कितम्।भूयः प्रणयदृष्टार्थं लक्ष्मणो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।।।
sa tasyā vacanaṃ śrutvā sāntva-pūrvam aśaṅkitam | bhūyaḥ praṇaya-dṛṣṭārthaṃ lakṣmaṇo vākyam abravīt ||
তার সান্ত্বনাপূর্বক নির্ভীক বাক্য শুনে লক্ষ্মণ পুনরায় স্নেহভাব নিয়ে, তবে উদ্দেশ্যসহ, কথা বললেন॥
Having heard Tara's unhesitant submission spoken in a pleasant and friendly manner, Lakshmana replied:
FAQs
Even when correcting wrongdoing, one should respond in a measured, socially harmonious way—firm in aim, controlled in tone.
After Tārā’s conciliatory opening, Lakṣmaṇa proceeds to state the complaint against Sugrīva.
Balanced conduct: Lakṣmaṇa’s capacity to combine purpose with moderated speech.