Shloka 4.35.13

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

Devanagari script

रुमां मां कपि राज्यं च धनधान्यवसूनि च।रामप्रियार्थं सुग्रीवस्त्यजेदिति मतिर्मम।।।।

Transliteration

rumāṃ māṃ kapi rājyaṃ ca dhanadhānyavasūni ca |

rāmapriyārthaṃ sugrīvas tyajed iti matir mama ||

Translation

This is my conviction: for Rāma’s pleasure, Sugrīva would renounce the monkey-kingdom, wealth, grain, and treasures—and even Rumā and me.

Context

'I feel Sugriva should (is prepared to) renounce the monkey-kingdom, wealth, grains and other treasures and even Ruma and me for the pleasure of Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Rumā
• Kapi-rājya (Kiṣkindhā kingdom)

FAQs

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

True loyalty to a righteous ally places duty above personal pleasure and possessions; dharma may require readiness to renounce even what is dearest.

What is the narrative situation?

To calm Lakṣmaṇa, Tārā asserts Sugrīva’s fundamental commitment to Rāma, claiming he would sacrifice everything for Rāma’s cause.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhakti-like loyalty and gratitude (kṛtajñatā) toward benefactors—presented as Sugrīva’s underlying disposition despite his delay.