Shloka 4.31.39

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

Devanagari script

ततः किलकिलां चक्रुर्लक्ष्मणं प्रेक्ष्य वानराः।प्रसादयन्तस्तं क्रुद्धं भयमोहितचेतसः।।

Transliteration

tataḥ kilakilāṃ cakrur lakṣmaṇaṃ prekṣya vānarāḥ | prasādayantas taṃ kruddhaṃ bhayamohitacetasaḥ ||

Translation

Then, seeing Lakshmana enraged, the Vanaras—hearts dazed with fear—raised a clamorous noise, trying to appease him.

Context

Looking at angry Lakshmana, and scared at heart, the monkeys started making a noise in order to please him.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Vanaras (monkey hosts/attendants)

FAQs

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

Dharma favors sincere conciliation and timely respect toward the righteous; fear-driven appeasement is unstable, but it signals recognition of moral authority.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vanara attendants, alarmed by Lakshmana’s anger, attempt to pacify him with loud cries and gestures.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective prudence—attempting to prevent escalation—though mixed with fear rather than principled courage.