Shloka 4.31.37

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

Devanagari script

संङ्गृह्य पादौ पितुरग्र्यतेजाःजग्राह मातुः पुनरेव पादौ।पादौ रुमायाश्च निपीडयित्वानिवेदयामास ततस्तमर्थम्।।

Transliteration

saṅgṛhya pādau pitur agryatejāḥ jagrāha mātuḥ punar eva pādau | pādau rumāyāś ca nipīḍayitvā nivedayāmāsa tatas tam artham ||

Translation

The radiant Angada clasped his father’s feet, then again took his mother’s feet; pressing also Ruma’s feet in reverence, he then reported the matter.

Context

Highly brilliant Angada holding his father's feet first, then mother's and thereafter Ruma's, reported the matter to Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sugriva
• Angada’s mother (unnamed here)
• Ruma

FAQs

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

Dharma is reverence and truthful reporting: Angada honors elders and authority before delivering urgent news, aligning conduct with social and moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada formally approaches the royal household and then delivers Lakshmana’s message.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect (vinaya) and reliability—he behaves as a proper prince and messenger.