Shloka 4.7.11

काकुत्स्थस्य शोकनिग्रहः—सुग्रीवसान्त्वनम् (Rama’s Grief Restrained—Sugriva’s Consolation)

Devanagari script

एषोऽञ्जलिर्मया बद्धः प्रणयात्त्वां प्रसादये।पौरुषं श्रय शोकस्य नान्तरं दातुमर्हसि।।

Transliteration

eṣo 'ñjalir mayā baddhaḥ praṇayāt tvāṃ prasādaye | pauruṣaṃ śraya śokasya nāntaraṃ dātum arhasi || 4.7.11 ||

Translation

With palms joined in friendship, I entreat you: take refuge in manly courage; do not grant grief any opening.

Context

'I implore you with folded palms on account of our friendship to show manliness. You should not give in to grief.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Friendship in Dharma includes truthful, strengthening counsel: one must protect the mind from grief so righteous action can proceed.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva, moved by affection, implores Rāma to be steady and not let sorrow weaken his resolve.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pauruṣa (courage) supported by disciplined emotional restraint.