Shloka 4.35.11

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

Devanagari script

सत्त्वयुक्ता हि पुरुषास्त्वद्विधाः पुरुषर्षभ।अविमृश्य न रोषस्य सहसा यान्ति वश्यताम्।।।।

Transliteration

sattvayuktā hi puruṣās tvadvidhāḥ puruṣarṣabha |

avimṛśya na roṣasya sahasā yānti vaśyatām ||

Translation

Bull among men, persons of steady virtue like you do not suddenly fall under the control of anger without first reflecting rightly.

Context

'O bull among men! men with right vision like you do not become angry instantly without right thinking.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

True strength is mastery over anger; reflection before reaction is a hallmark of dharmic character.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā appeals to Lakṣmaṇa’s known nobility, reminding him that the righteous do not act from sudden rage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dama (self-restraint), especially emotional discipline in conflict.