Shloka 4.12.28

द्वादशः सर्गः — Rama’s Proof of Power, the First Duel, and the Identification Mark (Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 12)

Devanagari script

तस्य चैवं ब्रुवाणस्य सुग्रीवस्य महात्मनः।करुणं दीनया वाचा राघवः पुनरब्रवीत्4.12.28।।

Transliteration

tasya caivaṁ bruvāṇasya sugrīvasya mahātmanaḥ |

karuṇaṁ dīnayā vācā rāghavaḥ punar abravīt || 4.12.28 ||

Translation

As the great-souled Sugrīva spoke in that piteous and humble voice, Rāghava (Rāma) replied again with compassion.

Context

On hearing the great Sugriva's miserable and moving words, Rama again said:

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāghava (Rāma)

FAQs

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

Compassion (dayā/karuṇā) is presented as a dharmic response to another’s suffering; Rāma answers not with anger but with empathy.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva has spoken in distress; the narration pivots to Rāma’s reply.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s compassion and restraint in speech—responding gently to a troubled ally.