Shloka 4.30.17

शरत्प्रवेशे रामविलापः तथा सुग्रीवप्रमादे लक्ष्मणप्रेषणम् (Autumn’s Onset: Rama’s Lament and Lakshmana Sent to Sugriva)

Devanagari script

क्रियाभियोगं मनसः प्रसादंसमाधियोगानुगतं च कालम्।सहायसामर्थ्यमदीनसत्त्वःस्वकर्म हेतुं च कुरुष्व हेतुम्।।

Transliteration

kriyābhiyogaṁ manasaḥ prasādaṁ samādhiyogānugataṁ ca kālam | sahāyasāmarthyam adīnasattvaḥ svakarma hetuṁ ca kuruṣva hetum ||

Translation

O undaunted one, commit yourself to decisive action; through disciplined contemplation regain clarity and serenity of mind, and act at the proper time. Let the strength of your own effort and the support you can gather become the very cause of success.

Context

'You are an undaunted warrior. Take to the path of action. Resort to samadhiyoga or meditation and regain the serenity of mind. Make the strength of your effort the source of your success.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined responsibility: inner composure (prasāda, samādhi) must lead to timely, effective action. Righteous ends are pursued through right means—self-effort, planning, and appropriate support.

What is the narrative situation?

After the rainy season, Rama is distressed that the search for Sita has not progressed as promised. This verse urges him toward calm, purposeful action rather than paralysis by grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast courage joined with practical wisdom—maintaining mental clarity while taking concrete steps at the proper time.