Shloka 4.31.32

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

Devanagari script

सोऽङ्गदं रोषताम्राक्षस्सन्दिदेश महायशाः।।सुग्रीवः कथ्यतां वत्स ममागमनमित्युत।

Transliteration

so ’ṅgadaṃ roṣatāmrākṣaḥ sandidiśa mahāyaśāḥ | sugrīvaḥ kathyatāṃ vatsa mamāgamanam ity uta ||

Translation

Then the renowned Lakshmana, his eyes reddened with anger, sent Angada this message: “Dear one, tell Sugriva that I have come.”

Context

Renowned Lakshmana, with his eyes turned red in anger said to Angada 'O dear, inform Sugriva, about my arrival'.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Angada
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Dharma is directness and truthful communication: Lakshmana chooses an unambiguous message, seeking accountability without deceit.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana uses Angada as an intermediary to announce his arrival to Sugriva at the palace gate.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s clarity and firmness in duty—he acts as Rama’s agent to restore the promised course of action.