Shloka 4.27.43

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

Devanagari script

एष शोकः परित्यक्तस्सर्वकार्यावसादकः।विक्रमेष्वप्रतिहतं तेजः प्रोत्साहयाम्यहम्।।4.27.43।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇasya tu tadvākyaṃ pratipūjya hitaṃ śubham |

rāghavaḥ suhṛdaṃ snigdham idaṃ vacanam abravīt || 4.27.41 ||

Translation

Honoring Lakṣmaṇa’s auspicious and beneficial counsel, Rāghava spoke these affectionate words, warm with friendship.

Context

'This sorrow which dampens one's daring spirit is given up. I shall now resort to such undaunted valour during my heroic exploits.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāghava (Rāma)

FAQs

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

Respecting good counsel—especially from a loyal well-wisher—is a dharmic act. Rāma shows that right leadership listens, honours, and responds with kindness rather than pride.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa has advised Rāma; the narration now transitions to Rāma’s affectionate response.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and graciousness in receiving advice, and the affectionate bond between the brothers.