Shloka 4.31.44

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

Devanagari script

प्रसादयित्वा सुग्रीवं वचनैस्सामनिश्चितैः।आसीनं पर्युपासीनौ यथा शक्रं मरुत्पतिम्।।

Transliteration

prasādayitvā sugrīvaṃ vacanaiḥ sāmaniścitaiḥ | āsīnaṃ paryupāsīnau yathā śakraṃ marutpatim ||

Translation

Having soothed Sugrīva with words firmly framed for conciliation, the two sat close beside him, as attendants sit near Śakra (Indra), lord of the Maruts.

Context

Both of them sat close by Sugriva who was like Indra and said these pleasing words:

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Plakṣa
• Prabhāva
• Śakra (Indra)
• Maruts

FAQs

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

Dharma in counsel includes choosing non-violent, conciliatory speech first (sāma) to restore order and right action, especially when a leader has erred.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva is approached by his ministers, who first calm him and then prepare to explain the gravity of Lakṣmaṇa’s arrival.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Diplomacy and restraint in speech—ministers model prudent nīti by de-escalating before delivering difficult truths.