Shloka 4.31.49

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

Devanagari script

सोऽयं रोषपरीताक्षो द्वारि तिष्ठति वीर्यवान्।वानरान्वानरपते चक्षुषा प्रदहन्निव।।

Transliteration

so 'yaṃ roṣa-parītākṣo dvāri tiṣṭhati vīryavān | vānarān vānarapate cakṣuṣā pradahann iva ||

Translation

O lord of the Vānaras, that valiant Lakṣmaṇa stands at the gate, his eyes seized by anger, as though he would burn the monkeys with his gaze.

Context

'O lord of monkeys! Valiant Lakshmana is standing at the entrance,eyes filled with anger as if he would burn the vanaras'.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Sugriva
• Angada
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma here is the demand for accountability: a king must not neglect pledged duty; Lakshmana’s anger signals the moral seriousness of broken or delayed promises.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada informs Sugriva that Lakshmana has arrived at the entrance in a fierce mood, implying Rama’s patience has ended and Sugriva must respond immediately.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s steadfast loyalty and sense of justice—he cannot tolerate delay when Rama’s rightful expectation (satya-based promise) is at stake.