Shloka 4.32.19

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

Devanagari script

अभिक्रुद्धस्समर्थो हि चापमुद्यम्य राघवः।सदेवासुरगन्धर्वं वशे स्थापयितुं जगत्4.32.19।।

Transliteration

niyuktair mantribhir vāc्यो hy avaśyaṃ pārthivo hitam | ata eva bhayaṃ tyaktvā bravīmy avadhṛtaṃ vacaḥ ||

Translation

A king must surely be told what is beneficial by the ministers appointed for that duty. Therefore, casting fear aside, I speak these words with firm conviction.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• ministers (mantriṇaḥ)
• king (pārthiva)

FAQs

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

Satya in governance: advisers must speak beneficial truth to power without fear; a ruler’s welfare depends on honest counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

With crisis imminent due to Lakṣmaṇa’s arrival, Tārā justifies speaking bluntly to Sugrīva as a duty of counsel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral courage—telling the truth for the good of the kingdom and alliances.