Shloka 4.35.1

तारोपदेशः — Tara’s Counsel to Lakshmana (Restraint, Time, and Mobilization)

Devanagari script

तथा ब्रुवाणं सौमित्रिं प्रदीप्तमिव तेजसा।अब्रवील्लक्ष्मणं तारा ताराधिपनिभानना।।।।

Transliteration

tathā bruvāṇaṃ saumitriṃ pradīptam iva tejasā |

abravīl lakṣmaṇaṃ tārā tārādhipanibhānanā ||

Translation

As Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa) spoke, blazing as though with fiery splendor, Tārā—moon-faced like the lord of stars—addressed Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

While Lakshmana, the son of Sumitra, was glowing like fire with his brilliance, thus spoke the moon-faced Tara:

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Tārā

FAQs

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

When anger flares in a righteous person, wise counsel should intervene to restore proportion and protect dharma from turning into excess.

What is the narrative situation?

After Lakṣmaṇa’s harsh rebuke, Tārā steps forward to pacify him and to explain Sugrīva’s position.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and mediation—Tārā’s capacity to speak calmly amid a volatile confrontation.