Shloka 4.31.8

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

Devanagari script

सामोपहितया वाचा रूक्षाणि परिवर्जयन्।वक्तुमर्हसि सुग्रीवं व्यतीतं कालपर्यये।।

Transliteration

sāmopahitayā vācā rūkṣāṇi parivarjayan | vaktum arhasi sugrīvaṃ vyatītaṃ kāla-paryaye ||

Translation

Sugriva has let the appointed time pass; therefore you should speak to him using conciliatory words, avoiding harsh speech.

Context

'Sugriva has exceeded the time limit. Avoiding harsh words, you ought to speak to him in a conciliatory manner.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Dharma of speech: even when admonishing delay or failure, one should use measured, conciliatory language rather than cruelty in words.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama sends Lakshmana to remind Sugriva of the overdue task, instructing him to use ‘sāma’ (conciliation) instead of harshness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vāk-saṃyama (control of speech) and diplomatic wisdom.