Shloka 5.35.29

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

ततस्स शिखरे तस्मिन्वानरेन्द्रो व्यवस्थितः।तयोस्समीपं मामेव प्रेषयामास सत्वरम्।।।।

Transliteration

sa tau dṛṣṭvā naravyāghrau dhanvinau vānararṣabhaḥ |

avapluto gires tasya śikharaṃ bhayamohitaḥ ||5.35.28||

Translation

Seeing those two tiger-like men armed with bows, the bull among Vānaras—deluded by fear—leapt away upon that mountain toward its summit.

Context

"Thereafter the lord of vanaras staying on the mountain top quickly sent me to meet both of them.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Ṛśyamūka (implied by continuity)

FAQs

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

The verse cautions that fear can cloud judgment; dharma requires discernment before reacting, especially when encountering the unknown.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva, fearing danger, reacts defensively upon seeing two armed strangers (Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence (in a limited form): Sugrīva seeks safety first, reflecting the survival instinct of a displaced ruler.