Shloka 4.27.37

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

Devanagari script

समुन्मूलय शोकं त्वं व्यवसायं स्थिरं कुरु।ततस्सपरिवारं तं निर्मूलं कुरु राक्षसम्।।4.27.37।।

Transliteration

na hy avyavasitaś śatruṃ rākṣasaṃ taṃ viśeṣataḥ | samarthas tvaṃ raṇe hantuṃ vikramair jihmakāriṇam || 4.27.36 ||

Translation

For without firm resolve, you will not be able to slay that enemy in battle—especially that rākṣasa—who acts with crooked stratagems, even with all your valor.

Context

'Root out sorrow. Be daring. Be firm in resolve. (Only) then can you destroy the demon and his family.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Ravana (implied as the rākṣasa enemy)

FAQs

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

Dharma in conflict requires disciplined resolve; moral purpose must be matched by steady effort to confront deceit and injustice.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa argues that mere bravery is insufficient against a cunning foe like the rākṣasa king; Rāma must regain determination.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vyavasāya (resolute enterprise): sustained, intelligent action rather than emotional collapse.