Shloka 4.32.22

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

Devanagari script

न रामरामानुजशासनं त्वयाकपीन्द्र युक्तं मनसाऽप्यपोहितुम्।मनो हि ते ज्ञास्यति मानुषं बलंस राघवस्यास्य सुरेन्द्रवर्चसः।।

Transliteration

atra tāvad yathābuddhi sarvair eva yathāvidhi | bhāvasya niścayas tāvad vijñeyo nipuṇaṃ śanaiḥ ||

Translation

“For the moment, all of you should deliberate properly, each using his own intelligence; then, with careful and gradual inquiry, determine the true intent behind this situation.”

Context

'O king of monkeys! It is not right for you to overlook the commands of Rama or Lakshmana even in mind. You know the superhuman virtues of Rama, particularly his valour. The two brothers are like Indra (and Upendra) in valour and might.ইত্যার্ষে শ্রীমদ্রামাযণে বাল্মীকীয আদিকাব্যে কিষ্কিন্ধাকাণ্ডে দ্বাত্রিংশস্সর্গঃ৷৷Thus ends the thirtysecond sarga in Kishkindakanda of the first epic, the Holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• vānara ministers

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance requires measured deliberation—seeking truth carefully before acting, especially in conflict.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva asks his advisers to investigate and understand the real cause of Lakṣmaṇa’s anger.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and thoughtful counsel (mantra)—acting only after clear understanding.