Shloka 4.27.47

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

Devanagari script

यथोक्तमेतत्तव सर्वमीप्सितंनरेन्द्र कर्ता न चिराद्धरीश्वरः।शरत्प्रतीक्षः क्षमतामिमं भवान्जलप्रपातं रिपुनिग्रहे धृतः4.27.47।।

Transliteration

upakāreṇa vīras tu pratīkāreṇa yujyate |

akṛtajño 'pratikṛto hanti sattvavatāṃ manaḥ || 4.27.45 ||

Translation

A hero repays a kindness with a fitting return. But an ungrateful man, who does not requite what was done for him, breaks the hearts of the noble-spirited.

Context

'O lord of men, your desire will be fulfilled soon. Be determined to fight the enemy while waiting for autumn. Forgive this rainy season (and its water that obstructs).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma upholds gratitude and reciprocity: receiving help creates a moral obligation to respond with appropriate support. Ingratitude is portrayed as a serious ethical failure.

What is the narrative situation?

In the context of alliances and mutual assistance (especially with Sugrīva), Rāma articulates the moral logic of repaying help and the harm caused by failing to do so.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude (kṛtajñatā) and honourable conduct—traits expected of the truly heroic and noble-minded.