Shloka 4.32.18

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

Devanagari script

नियुक्तैर्मन्त्रिभिर्वाच्यो ह्यवश्यं पार्थिवो हितम्।अत एव भयं त्यक्त्वा ब्रवीम्यवधृतं वचः।।

Transliteration

kṛtāparādhasya hi te nānyat paśyāmy ahaṃ kṣamam | antareṇāñjaliṃ baddhvā lakṣmaṇasya prasādanāt ||

Translation

Since you have indeed committed an offence, I see no other remedy—except to appease Lakṣmaṇa by joining your hands in supplication.

Context

'The counsellors and ministers appointed by a king should certainly give good advice, without fear. This I tell you since I have faith in my words.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

When one errs, dharma prescribes humility and reconciliation—admitting fault and seeking pardon rather than defending negligence.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva’s delay has provoked Lakṣmaṇa; Tārā advises the practical and moral course: respectful apology to avert conflict and restore the alliance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility (vinaya) and accountability—accepting responsibility and making amends.