Shloka 4.30.83

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

Devanagari script

तदेवं विहिते कार्ये यद्धितं पुरुषर्षभ।तत्तद्भ्रूहि नरश्रेष्ठत्वर कालव्यतिक्रमः।।

Transliteration

tad evaṃ vihite kārye yad dhitaṃ puruṣarṣabha |

tat tad brūhi naraśreṣṭha tvara kāla-vyatikramaḥ ||

Translation

Since the task must be carried out in this way, tell him what is truly for his good, O best of men. Make haste—time is slipping away.

Context

'O bull among men! O hero! speak to him that all that is done in time is done well. Hurry up. Ask him to do whatever is good for him as well as for us:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Dharma includes acting at the proper time; delay can itself become adharma when it obstructs promised duty and harms others.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma urges Lakṣmaṇa to deliver a decisive message to Sugrīva, stressing that the mission cannot be postponed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sense of urgency in service of righteousness—timely action as a component of responsible conduct.