Shloka 4.7.13

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

Devanagari script

शोकेनाभिप्रपन्नस्य जीविते चापि संशयः।स शोकं त्यज राजेन्द्र धैर्यमाश्रय केवलम्।।

Transliteration

śokenābhiprapannasya jīvite cāpi saṃśayaḥ | sa śokaṃ tyaja rājendra dhairyam āśraya kevalam || 4.7.13 ||

Translation

For one overwhelmed by grief, even survival becomes uncertain. Abandon sorrow, O king, and take refuge only in steadfastness.

Context

'Even the chances of survival are doubtful for a man who is overpowered by sorrow. Give up sorrow and have patience, O king!

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Rāja-dharma and personal dharma demand steadiness: grief can endanger life and duty, so fortitude is the rightful refuge.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva urges Rāma to shift from sorrow to steadfast resolve so the search for Sītā can proceed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhairya—endurance and calm determination under suffering.