Shloka 4.7.4

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

Devanagari script

रावणं सगणं हत्वा परितोष्यात्मपौरुषम्।तथाऽस्मि कर्ता न चिराद्यथा प्रीतो भविष्यसि।।

Transliteration

alaṃ vaiklabyam ālambya dhairyam ātmagataṃ smara | tvadvidhānāṃ na sadṛśam īdṛśaṃ buddhilāghavam ||

Translation

“Enough of clinging to despair—remember the steadiness that is natural to you. Such fickleness of mind does not befit a man of your stature.”

Context

'With all my capability I will kill Ravana and his clan. Thus I will be able to satisfy you soon with my efforts.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

Maryādā (dignified conduct) sustained by dhairya (steadfastness): dharma requires inner discipline, especially in crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva counsels Rāma to restrain despair and to act from his inherent composure and nobility.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhairya (patience/fortitude) and self-command as marks of a righteous leader.