Shloka 4.6.8

आभरण-प्रत्यभिज्ञानम् (Recognition of Sītā’s Ornaments)

Devanagari script

इदं तथ्यं मम वचस्त्वमवेहि च राघव।न शक्या सा जरयितुं सेन्द्रैरपि स्सुरासुरैः4.6.7।।तव भार्या महाबाहो भक्ष्यं विषकृतं यथा।त्यज शोकं महाबाहो तां कान्तामानयामि ते4.6.8।।

Transliteration

tava bhāryā mahābāho bhakṣyaṃ viṣakṛtaṃ yathā | tyaja śokaṃ mahābāho tāṃ kāntām ānayāmi te || 4.6.8 ||

Translation

O mighty-armed one, your wife is like food laced with poison—no one can consume her without ruin. Cast off grief, O mighty-armed; I will bring that beloved one back to you.

Context

'O longarmed Rama, take these words of mine as true. Your consort cannot be absorbed with impunity even by the denizens of heaven including Indra or the ogres on earth any more than food cooked with poison.Give up grief.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama
• Sita (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes strengthening the righteous through hope and truthful assurance; Sugriva urges Rama to relinquish debilitating grief so that justice and rescue can proceed.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva continues consoling Rama, using a strong simile to say Sita cannot be enjoyed or dominated by evil without consequences, and repeats his vow to recover her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Encouraging leadership and steadfast friendship—Sugriva acts as a moral supporter who redirects sorrow into purposeful action.