Shloka 4.35.20

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

Devanagari script

तांश्च प्रतीक्षमाणोऽयं विक्रान्तात्सुमहाबलान्।राघवस्यार्थसिध्यर्थं न निर्याति हरीश्वरः।।।।

Transliteration

tāṃś ca pratīkṣamāṇo 'yaṃ vikrāntān su-mahābalān | rāghavasyārtha-siddhy-arthaṃ na niryāti harīśvaraḥ ||

Translation

This lord of the monkeys has not yet set out to accomplish Rāghava’s purpose, for he is awaiting the arrival of those valiant and immensely strong ones.

Context

'Sugriva is awaiting the arrival of the powerful and strong vanaras without whose help he cannot accomplish Rama's task.Therefore he has not yet started (the search).

Characters & Entities

• Harīśvara (Sugrīva)
• Rāghava (Rāma)

FAQs

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

Dharma values timely preparedness: righteous ends should be pursued with adequate means, not with rashness that endangers the mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā explains that Sugrīva is waiting for reinforcements; hence the expedition has not begun.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible leadership—prioritizing readiness and success over haste.