Shloka 4.30.78

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

Devanagari script

वर्षासमयकालं तु प्रतिज्ञाय हरीश्वरः।व्यतीतांश्चतुरो मासान्विहरन्नावबुध्यते।।

Transliteration

varṣāsamayakālaṃ tu pratijñāya harīśvaraḥ |

vyatītāṃś caturō māsān viharann āvabudhyate ||

Translation

Though the lord of monkeys had vowed to act after the rainy season, he does not even notice that four months have passed while he has been sporting in pleasure.

Context

'Having promised (to search for Sita) after the rainy season,Sugriva is not aware that he has (already) spent the four months-revelling.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sugriva
• varṣāsamaya (rainy season)

FAQs

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

A vow is not merely spoken—it is time-bound responsibility; negligence and indulgence violate satya and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana notes that the agreed waiting period (monsoon) is over and Sugriva has wasted four months in enjoyment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and punctuality in fulfilling commitments.