Shloka 4.38.7

उद्योगप्रवर्तनम् (Mobilization and Counsel on Kingship)

Devanagari script

एतेत्युच्चैर्हरिवरान्सुग्रीवस्समुदाहरत्।तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा हरयश्शीघ्रमाययुः।।4.38.7।।बद्धाञ्जलिपुटास्सर्वे ये स्युः स्त्रीदर्शनक्षमाः।

Transliteration

tam evam uktvā sugrīvo lakṣmaṇaṃ śubha-lakṣaṇam | visarjayāmāsa tadā tārām anyāś ca yoṣitaḥ ||4.38.6||

Translation

Having thus spoken to Lakṣmaṇa of auspicious marks, Sugrīva then dismissed Tārā and the other women.

Context

Sugriva called in the monkeys who deserved audience of the female folk of the royal family. They came forward quickly with folded hands welcoming the heroes.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Tārā

FAQs

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

Dharma here is propriety and focus: Sugrīva clears the royal private space and turns from leisure to obligation, prioritizing duty over comfort.

What is the narrative situation?

After agreeing to proceed, Sugrīva dismisses Tārā and the other women, preparing to address military and political matters.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s self-control and seriousness—he shifts promptly from domestic surroundings to public responsibility.