Shloka 4.27.44

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

Devanagari script

शरत्कालं प्रतीक्षिष्ये स्थितोऽस्मि वचने तव।सुग्रीवस्य नदीनां च प्रसादमनुपालयन्4.27.44।।

Transliteration

vācyaṃ yad anuraktena snigdhena ca hitena ca |

satyavikramayuktena tad uktaṃ lakṣmaṇa tvayā || 4.27.42 ||

Translation

Lakṣmaṇa, what you have spoken is exactly what ought to be spoken—words of one devoted and affectionate, a true well-wisher, and endowed with valour steadfast in truth.

Context

'I will wait for autumn. I will stick to your advice while I wait until Sugriva and the rivers are pleased (with moderate flow of water.)

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma values truthful courage (satya-vikrama) joined with goodwill: advice should be both honest and benevolent, arising from devotion and care rather than self-interest.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma responds to Lakṣmaṇa’s counsel, affirming that it is appropriate and comes from genuine loyalty and proven bravery.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s loyal, truth-aligned courage; and Rāma’s discernment in recognizing and validating righteous advice.