Shloka 4.31.50

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

Devanagari script

तस्य मूर्ध्ना प्रणम्य त्वं सपुत्रस्सहबन्धुभिः।गच्छ शीघ्रं महाराज रोषो ह्यस्य निवर्त्यताम्।।

Transliteration

tasya mūrdhnā praṇamya tvaṃ sa-putraḥ saha-bāndhubhiḥ | gaccha śīghraṃ mahārāja roṣo hy asya nivartyatām ||

Translation

O great king, go quickly with your son and your kinsmen; bow your head to him in salutation, so that his anger may indeed be turned away.

Context

'O great king! Go at once with your son and relations, salute him now and avert his anger'.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sugriva
• Lakshmana
• Vanara kin/relations

FAQs

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

Dharma includes humility and timely reconciliation: when one is at fault or has delayed duty, respectful approach and apology restore moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada urges Sugriva to personally meet and salute Lakshmana at once to prevent escalation and repair the damaged trust.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugriva is urged toward humility and responsibility—qualities expected of a ruler who must keep alliances and promises.