Shloka 4.8.29

मैत्रीप्रतिज्ञा-वैरकारणप्रश्नः (Friendship Vow and Inquiry into the Cause of Enmity)

Devanagari script

एतावदुक्त्वा वचनं बाष्पदूषितलोचनः।बाष्पोपहतया वाचा नोच्चैश्शक्नोति भाषितुम्।।

Transliteration

etāvaduktvā vacanaṃ bāṣpadūṣitalocanaḥ | bāṣpopahatayā vācā noccaiḥ śaknoti bhāṣitum ||

Translation

Having spoken these words, with his vision blurred by tears and his voice choked with emotion, he was unable to speak aloud any further.

Context

His vision blurred, words choked with tears he was unable to speak further.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama

FAQs

Why was Sugriva unable to speak further in this verse?

Sugriva was overcome with intense emotion and empathy after showing Sita's ornaments to Rama, causing his voice to choke with tears.

What does this verse indicate about the relationship between Rama and Sugriva?

It highlights the deep emotional connection and shared sorrow (samana-duhkha) establishing a bond of true friendship and Dharma between them.