Shloka 4.31.9

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

Devanagari script

सोऽग्रजेनानुशिष्टार्थो यथावत्पुरुषर्षभः।प्रविवेश पुरीं वीरो लक्ष्मणः परवीरहा।।

Transliteration

so 'grajena anuśiṣṭārtho yathāvat puruṣarṣabhaḥ | praviveśa purīṃ vīro lakṣmaṇaḥ para-vīra-hā ||

Translation

Thus properly instructed by his elder brother, the heroic Lakshmana—bull among men, slayer of enemy champions—entered the city.

Context

Having been duly briefed by his elder brother, the heroic Lakshmana, destroyer of enemies, a bull among men entered the city.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Kishkindha (city, implied)

FAQs

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

Acting under righteous guidance: strength becomes dharmic when it follows wise instruction rather than personal impulse.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Rama’s counsel on how to speak, Lakshmana proceeds into Sugriva’s city to address the delay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and obedience—Lakshmana acts as an instrument of Rama’s dharmic intent.