Shloka 4.31.28

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

Devanagari script

सुग्रीवस्य प्रमादं च पूर्वजं चार्तमात्मवान्।।बुद्ध्वा कोपवशं वीरः पुनरेव जगाम सः।

Transliteration

sugrīvasya pramādaṃ ca pūrvajaṃ cārtam ātmavān | buddhvā kopavaśaṃ vīraḥ punar eva jagāma saḥ ||

Translation

The self-possessed hero, recognizing Sugrīva’s negligence and recalling his afflicted elder brother (Rāma), was once again swept under the power of anger.

Context

The sensible warrior, recognising Sugriva's dereliction of duty and his own brother's agony once again flew into fury.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma (implied as pūrvaja/elder brother)

FAQs

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

Dharma demands fidelity to promises and compassion for the suffering of the righteous; negligence toward pledged duty provokes moral anger.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa realizes Sugrīva has delayed action while Rāma remains in distress, and his anger intensifies again.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fraternal loyalty and protective zeal—Lakṣmaṇa’s commitment to Rāma’s welfare and justice.