Shloka 4.36.4

किष्किन्धाकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः — सुग्रीवस्य भय-त्यागः, कृतज्ञता, तथा लक्ष्मणेन सान्त्वन-प्रेरणा (Sugriva’s Reassurance and Lakshmana’s Counsel)

Devanagari script

स लक्ष्मणं भीमबलं सर्ववानरसत्तमः।अब्रवीत्प्रश्रितं वाक्यं सुग्रीव स्सम्प्रहर्षयन्।।।।

Transliteration

sa lakṣmaṇaṃ bhīmabalaṃ sarvavānarasattamaḥ |

abravīt praśritaṃ vākyaṃ sugrīvaḥ sampraharṣayan ||

Translation

Sugrīva, the best among all Vānaras, addressed Lakṣmaṇa of formidable strength with courteous, humble words, seeking to please him and set his heart at ease.

Context

Sugriva, the noblest of all monkeys, spoke these polite words in a pleasing manner to Lakshmana of terrific strength:

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Lakshmana
• Vānara host

FAQs

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

Proper speech (vāg-dharma) is part of righteousness: even amid conflict, one should respond with courtesy to restore harmony and uphold alliance-duties.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva, chastened by Lakshmana’s presence, transitions into respectful dialogue to repair relations and proceed with Rama’s mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Diplomacy and humility: Sugriva chooses respectful words to de-escalate tension.