Shloka 4.31.36

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

Devanagari script

अथाङ्गदस्तस्य वचो निशम्यसम्भ्रान्तभावः परिदीनवक्त्रः।निपत्य तूर्णं नृपतेस्तरस्वीततः रुमायाश्चरणौ ववन्दे।।

Transliteration

athāṅgadas tasya vaco niśamya sambhrāntabhāvaḥ paridīnavaktraḥ | nipatya tūrṇaṃ nṛpates tarasvī tataḥ rumāyāś caraṇau vavande ||

Translation

Then Angada, hearing that message, his mind shaken and his face grown pale, at once prostrated before the king; thereafter he bowed to Queen Ruma’s feet.

Context

On hearing Lakshmana's words powerful Angada felt agitated. His face turned pale. He went and prostrated at once to the king and then to the queen, Ruma.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sugriva (king)
• Ruma

FAQs

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

Dharma is respect for rightful hierarchy and decorum: Angada follows royal etiquette, signaling seriousness and seeking a lawful resolution.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada, alarmed by Lakshmana’s anger, approaches Sugriva’s court and formally pays respects before conveying the urgent matter.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and self-control—Angada restrains panic and acts according to courtly propriety.