Shloka 4.31.45

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

Devanagari script

सत्यसन्धौ महाभागौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।वयस्यभावं सम्प्राप्तौ राज्यार्हौ राज्यदायिनौ।।

Transliteration

satyasandhau mahābhāgau bhrātarau rāmalakṣmaṇau | vayasyabhāvaṃ samprāptau rājyārhau rājyadāyinau ||

Translation

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa—the blessed brothers steadfast in truth—have entered into friendship with you. They are worthy of sovereignty, and indeed they are the very givers of your kingship.

Context

'Rama and Lakshmana, both the brothers venerable and true to their promise, have conferred on you sovereignty and have extended friendship.'

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Gratitude and fidelity to alliances are part of dharma: since Rāma enabled Sugrīva’s kingship, Sugrīva is morally bound to honor his promise and friendship in return.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva’s ministers remind him of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa’s truthfulness and the debt Sugrīva owes them for restoring his rule.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya (truth-steadfastness) in Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, and the implied virtue expected of Sugrīva: kṛtajñatā (thankful loyalty).