Shloka 3.65.4

रामक्रोधवर्णनम् — Lakshmana’s Counsel to the Enraged Rama

Devanagari script

पुरा भूत्वा मृदुर्दान्तस्सर्वभूतहिते रतः।न क्रोधवशमापन्नः प्रकृतिं हातुमर्हसि।।।।

Transliteration

candre lakṣmīḥ prabhā sūrye gatir vāyau bhuvi kṣamā |

etat tu niyataṃ sarvaṃ tvayi cānuttamaṃ yaśaḥ ||

Translation

As grace belongs to the moon, radiance to the sun, motion to the wind, and forbearance to the earth—so too these virtues are firmly established in you, along with unsurpassed renown.

Context

Earlier you were gentle, self restrained and engaged in the welfare of all beings. (Now) it is not proper for you to give up your natural composure in anger.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Moon
• Sun
• Wind
• Earth

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma in leadership is the steady embodiment of virtues—especially kṣamā (forbearance)—even when personally afflicted.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa appeals to Rāma’s established virtues to turn him away from world-destroying wrath.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṣamā (forbearance) and moral brilliance—qualities presented as natural and constant in Rāma.