Shloka 4.30.66

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

Devanagari script

प्रियाविहीने दुःखार्ते हृतराज्ये विवासिते।कृपां न कुरुते राजा सुग्रीवो मयि लक्ष्मण।।

Transliteration

priyāvihīne duḥkhārte hṛtarājye vivāsite | kṛpāṃ na kurute rājā sugrīvo mayi lakṣmaṇa ||

Translation

Lakṣmaṇa, though I am deprived of my beloved, afflicted with sorrow, stripped of kingdom, and living in exile, King Sugrīva shows me no compassion.

Context

'O Lakshmana! king Sugriva shows no mercy on one, who is grief-stricken, separated from his wife, and banished from the kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma includes compassion and reciprocity: one who has received help must not abandon the helper; friendship demands timely support and gratitude.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma feels neglected after assisting Sugrīva; despite Rāma’s suffering, Sugrīva delays action and remains indifferent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s moral clarity about relational obligations—he expects a king to act with empathy and repay assistance.