Shloka 4.31.1

लक्ष्मणक्रोधः सुग्रीवप्रबोधनं च (Lakshmana’s Wrath and the Summoning of Sugriva)

Devanagari script

स कामिनं दीनमदीनसत्त्वंशोकाभिपन्नं समुदीर्णकोपम्।नरेन्द्रसूनुर्नरदेवपुत्रंरामानुजः पूर्वजमित्युवाच।।

Transliteration

sa kāminaṃ dīnam adīna-sattvaṃ |

śokābhipannaṃ samudīrṇa-kopam |

narendra-sūnur nara-deva-putraṃ |

rāmānujaḥ pūrvajam ity uvāca ||

Translation

Then Rāma’s younger brother—the prince, son of a king—addressed his elder brother: though love-stricken and dejected, his spirit was unbroken, yet grief overwhelmed him and anger surged.

Context

Seeing the indomitable hero, his elder brother, son of a king, love-sick, dejected and overcome by anger and grief, spoke prince Lakshmana:

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma includes supportive counsel within family: Lakṣmaṇa stands by Rāma, helping channel grief and anger toward rightful action.

What is the narrative situation?

At the start of Sarga 31, Lakṣmaṇa prepares to speak to Rāma, who is distressed by Sītā’s separation and Sugrīva’s delay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s loyal steadiness—he remains focused on duty even amid emotionally charged circumstances.