Shloka 4.32.1

किष्किन्धाकाण्डे द्वात्रिंशः सर्गः — Lakshmana’s Anger Reported; Hanuman Advises Propitiation and Timely Mobilization

Devanagari script

अङ्गदस्य वचश्श्रुत्वा सुग्रीवस्सचिवैस्सह।लक्ष्मणं कुपितं श्रुत्वा मुमोचासनमात्मवान्।।

Transliteration

aṅgadasya vacaḥ śrutvā sugrīvaḥ sacivaiḥ saha | lakṣmaṇaṃ kupitaṃ śrutvā mumoca āsanam ātmavān ||

Translation

Hearing Angada’s words, and hearing that Lakshmana was enraged, the prudent Sugriva rose from his seat together with his ministers.

Context

On hearing about Lakshmana's anger from Angada, prudent Sugriva consulted his counsellors.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Angada
• Lakshmana
• Ministers/Counsellors (saciva)

FAQs

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

A ruler must respond promptly to legitimate grievance; prudence means not ignoring the moral weight of an ally’s complaint.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada reports Lakshmana’s anger; Sugriva immediately rises with his ministers, signaling urgency and concern.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugriva’s prudence and readiness to face accountability.