Shloka 4.7.15

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

Devanagari script

मधुरं सान्त्वित स्तेन सुग्रीवेण स राघवः।मुखमश्रुपरिक्लिन्नं वस्त्रान्तेन प्रमार्जयत्।।

Transliteration

madhuraṃ sāntvitas tena sugrīveṇa sa rāghavaḥ | mukham aśrupariklinnaṃ vastrāntena pramārjayat || 4.7.15 ||

Translation

Comforted by Sugrīva’s gentle, sweet words, Rāghava wiped his tear-wet face with the edge of his garment.

Context

Consoled by the sweet words of Sugriva, Rama wiped his face filled with tears by the hem of his upper cloth.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma includes accepting rightful support: receiving consolation helps restore clarity and strength for pursuing a true and righteous aim.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sugrīva’s consoling counsel, Rāma visibly regains composure, wiping away tears as he steadies himself for action.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Emotional honesty joined with self-regulation—Rāma does not deny grief, yet he moves toward steadiness.