Shloka 4.27.5

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

Devanagari script

कृत्वा च समयं रामस्सुग्रीवेण सहानघः।कालयुक्तं महद्वाक्यमुवाच रघुनन्दनः4.27.5।।विनीतं भ्रातरं भ्राता लक्ष्मणं लक्ष्मिवर्धनम्।

Transliteration

yathoktam etat tava sarvam īpsitaṃ

narendra kartā na cirād dharīśvaraḥ |

śaratpratīkṣaḥ kṣamatām imaṃ bhavān

jalaprapātaṃ ripunigrahe dhṛtaḥ || 4.27.47 ||

Translation

Even as you have spoken, O king: before long the Lord of the Vānaras will accomplish all that you desire. Stand steadfast for the subduing of the foe, and—awaiting autumn—endure this season of cascading waters.

Context

Sinless Rama, the delight of the Raghus made an agreement with Sugriva and then spoke appropriately to Lakshmana, his obedient brother and enhancer of glory:

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma
• Sugrīva (harīśvara)
• Autumn (śarat)
• Torrents (jalaprapāta)

FAQs

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

Dharma is patience grounded in trust and truth: Lakṣmaṇa urges Rāma to endure seasonal obstacles while remaining resolute in the righteous goal of defeating adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa reassures Rāma that Sugrīva will soon act and asks him to tolerate the monsoon’s torrents until autumn enables action.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s steady reassurance and practical wisdom—supporting Rāma with confidence, restraint, and strategic clarity.