Shloka 4.30.80

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

Devanagari script

उच्यतां गच्छ सुग्रीवस्त्वया वत्स महाबल।मम रोषस्य यद्रूपं ब्रूयाश्चैवमिदं वचः।।

Transliteration

ucyatāṃ gaccha sugrīvas tvayā vatsa mahābala |

mama roṣasya yad rūpaṃ brūyāś caivam idaṃ vacaḥ ||

Translation

O mighty one, dear child—go to Sugrīva. Make him understand the true force of my anger, and convey to him these words in exactly this manner.

Context

'O mighty warrior! O dear, go to Sugriva and make him aware of the virulence of my anger and tell him:

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma here is accountability in alliances: a promise-bound relationship requires truthful follow-through, and a leader may admonish a partner who neglects duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva has delayed action after receiving help from Rāma; Rāma, angered, instructs Lakṣmaṇa to go and deliver a stern warning.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s insistence on integrity and responsibility—expecting pledged duties to be honored without delay.