Shloka 4.30.74

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

Devanagari script

नूनं काञ्चनपृष्ठस्य विकृष्टस्य मया रणे।द्रष्टुमिच्छति चापस्य रूपं विद्युद्गणोपमम्।।

Transliteration

nūnaṃ kāñcanapṛṣṭhasya vikṛṣṭasya mayā raṇe |

draṣṭum icchati cāpasya rūpaṃ vidyudgaṇopamam ||

Translation

Surely he longs to behold the form of my bow, gold-backed, when I draw it in battle—flashing like a mass of lightning.

Context

'Surely he wishes to see the form of my bow inlaid with gold bent by me to its full length, looking like a streak of lightning.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sugriva (implied target of threat)
• cāpa (Lakshmana’s bow)

FAQs

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

When pledged duties are neglected, a kṣatriya may issue a stern warning to enforce dharma and protect the righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana’s anger rises at Sugriva’s delay; he hints at coercive action by invoking his battle-ready bow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolute guardianship of duty—readiness to act decisively for a just mission.