Shloka 4.27.36

प्रस्रवणगिरिवासवर्णनम् (Residence on Mount Prasravana; Counsel during the Rains)

Devanagari script

भवान्क्रियापरो लोके भवान् देवपरायणः।आस्तिको धर्मशीलश्च व्यवसायी च राघव4.27.35।।न ह्यव्यवसितश्शत्रुं राक्षसं तं विशेषतः।समर्थस्त्वं रणे हन्तुं विक्रमैर्जिह्मकारिणम्4.27.36।।

Transliteration

bhavān kriyāparo loke bhavān devaparāyaṇaḥ | āstiko dharmaśīlaś ca vyavasāyī ca rāghava || 4.27.35 ||

Translation

O Rāghava, you are known in the world as one devoted to action; you are devoted to the gods—faithful, righteous in conduct, and steadfast in enterprise.

Context

'O Rama you are a man of action, enterprising. You are godfearing, righteous and religious. You will not be able to kill a crooked enemy in a battle, especially a demon, with your valour if you make no endeavour.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Raghava)
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as integrity in action: devotion, faith, and righteous character must express themselves through decisive effort, not passivity.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa reminds Rāma of his established nature—active, devout, and resolute—to draw him out of despair.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Righteous leadership: action guided by dharma and devotion (not impulsive violence or despair).