Shloka 4.31.31

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

Devanagari script

तं दीप्तमिव कालाग्निं नागेन्द्रमिव कोपितम्।।समासाद्याङ्गदस्त्रासाद्विषादमगमद्भृशम्।

Transliteration

taṃ dīptam iva kālāgniṃ nāgendram iva kopitam | samāsādya aṅgadaḥ trāsād viṣādam agamad bhṛśam ||

Translation

Drawing near to him—blazing like the fire of cosmic dissolution and enraged like the lord of serpents—Angada, shaken with fear, fell into deep dismay.

Context

Dismayed, Angada approached Lakshmana, who was glowing like fire at the time of dissolution of the world and enraged like the lord of serpents.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Lakshmana
• kālāgni (end-time fire, simile)
• nāgendra (lord of serpents, simile)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes recognizing rightful authority and urgency: Angada perceives the legitimacy of Lakshmana’s righteous anger and responds with humility rather than defiance.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada approaches the furious Lakshmana at Sugriva’s gate and is overwhelmed by fear and concern at the impending conflict.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Angada’s prudence and respect—he does not escalate the situation, sensing the moral gravity behind Lakshmana’s anger.