Shloka 4.31.7

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

Devanagari script

नेदमत्र त्वया ग्राह्यं साधुवृत्तेन लक्ष्मण।तां प्रीतिमनुवर्तस्व पूर्ववृत्तं च सङ्गतम्।।

Transliteration

nedam atra tvayā grāhyaṃ sādhu-vṛttena lakṣmaṇa | tāṃ prītim anuvartasva pūrva-vṛttaṃ ca saṅgatam ||

Translation

Lakshmana, you whose conduct is good—do not adopt this course here. Maintain that goodwill, and the friendship established earlier.

Context

'O Lakshmana! with your good conduct you should not do so. Keeping in view the affectionate friendship extended (by Sugriva) earlier, be friendly.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sugriva (implied by the friendship)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes loyalty to established bonds: even when correction is needed, one should preserve goodwill and not destroy rightful friendship through rashness.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama advises Lakshmana to approach Sugriva without abandoning the earlier alliance and affection that formed their pact.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Forbearance and relational integrity—protecting friendship while pursuing justice.