Shloka 4.7.12

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

Devanagari script

ये शोकमनुवर्तन्ते न तेषां विद्यते सुखम्।तेजश्च क्षीयते तेषां न त्वं शोचितुमर्हसि।।

Transliteration

ye śokam anuvartante na teṣāṃ vidyate sukham | tejaś ca kṣīyate teṣāṃ na tvaṃ śocitum arhasi || 4.7.12 ||

Translation

Those who give themselves over to grief find no happiness; their inner radiance also wanes. Therefore you should not grieve.

Context

'There is no happiness for those who give way to sorrow. Their brilliance is dimmed. Therefore, you ought not grieve.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained by tejas (moral energy) and clarity; grief erodes both, so restraint of sorrow becomes an ethical necessity for right action.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva continues advising Rāma, explaining the psychological and practical harms of indulging grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas joined with dhairya—maintaining inner strength to pursue a righteous goal.