Shloka 4.1.128

पम्पा-तीर-वर्णनम् / Rama’s Lament at Pampa and the Approach to Rishyamuka

Devanagari script

तावृष्यमूकस्य समीपचारी चरन्ददर्शाद्भुतदर्शनीयौ।शाखामृगाणामधिपस्तरस्वी वितत्रसे नैव चिचेष्ट किञ्चित्।।।।

Transliteration

tāv ṛṣyamūkasya samīpacārī caran dadarśādbhutadarśanīyau | śākhāmṛgāṇām adhipas tarasvī vitatrase naiva ciceṣṭa kiñcit ||

Translation

Wandering near Ṛṣyamūka, the swift lord of the monkeys saw those two, wondrous to behold; yet he did not panic, nor did he show any outward sign.

Context

The swift-footed, mighty king of monkeys saw those two men of wonderful appearance as they were wandering at Rishyamuka. He neither got scared nor showed signs of nervousness.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Ṛṣyamūka (mountain)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes prudent self-control: in uncertainty, a leader restrains fear and avoids rash reactions until the situation is understood.

What is the narrative situation?

Near Ṛṣyamūka, Sugriva notices two extraordinary men (Rama and Lakshmana) approaching and controls his immediate response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugriva’s composure and strategic restraint in a potentially threatening encounter.