Shloka 4.7.19

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

Devanagari script

किं तु यत्नस्त्वया कार्यो मैथिल्याः परिमार्गणे।राक्षसस्य च रौद्रस्य रावणस्य दुरात्मनः।।

Transliteration

kiṃ tu yatnaḥ tvayā kāryaḥ maithilyāḥ parimārgaṇe | rākṣasasya ca raudrasya rāvaṇasya durātmanaḥ ||

Translation

But you must now exert yourself in the search for Maithilī—and in tracking that fierce rākṣasa, the evil-minded Rāvaṇa.

Context

'Indeed, you must make effort to trace the princess from Mithila and the evil-minded,fierce demon Ravana.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sugriva
• Sita (Maithili)
• Ravana

FAQs

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

Dharma as purposeful action: compassion and friendship must translate into concrete effort to restore justice and reunite the separated.

What is the narrative situation?

After expressing gratitude, Rāma turns to the urgent task: Sugrīva must actively search for Sītā and identify Rāvaṇa’s trail.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s responsibility as an ally; Rāma’s unwavering commitment to rescuing Sītā and confronting wrongdoing.