Shloka 3.72.15

कबन्धमोक्षः—सुग्रीवमैत्र्युपदेशः (Kabandha’s Release and Counsel to Befriend Sugriva)

Devanagari script

स ते सहायो मित्रं च सीतायाः परिमार्गणे।भविष्यति हिते राम मा च शोके मनः कृथाः।।।।

Transliteration

sa te sahāyo mitraṃ ca sītāyāḥ parimārgaṇe | bhaviṣyati hite rāma mā ca śoke manaḥ kṛthāḥ ||

Translation

He will be your helper and friend in the search for Sītā, working for your good, O Rāma; therefore do not let your mind sink into sorrow.

Context

O Rama! he will help you as a benevolent friend in searching out Sita. Do not indulge in sorrow.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma includes steadfastness and hope: one should pursue a righteous goal with proper allies and without surrendering to despair.

What is the narrative situation?

Kabandha predicts that Sugrīva will aid Rāma in finding Sītā and counsels Rāma to restrain grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance (dhṛti): maintaining mental steadiness and continuing righteous effort even in sorrow.