Shloka 4.7.3

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

Devanagari script

सत्यं ते प्रतिजानामि त्यज शोकमरिन्दम।करिष्यामि तथा यत्नं यथा प्राप्स्यसि मैथिलीम्।।

Transliteration

rāvaṇaṃ sagaṇaṃ hatvā paritoṣya ātmapauruṣam | tathā ’smi kartā na cirād yathā prīto bhaviṣyasi ||

Translation

“After slaying Rāvaṇa together with his followers, I will prove my own valor and bring you satisfaction—so that, before long, you will be pleased.”

Context

'O subduer of enemies, give up sorrow. I promise I will make necessary effort so that you will obtain the princess from Mithila.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma as protective action: the duty of an ally is not only sympathy but active resistance to adharma (embodied by Rāvaṇa).

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva strengthens Rāma’s confidence by promising concrete outcomes—defeat of Rāvaṇa and restoration of Rāma’s peace.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) joined with commitment—courage framed as service to a righteous cause.