Shloka 6.2.20

युद्धकाण्डे द्वितीयः सर्गः — Sugriva’s Counsel: From Grief to Strategy (Bridge to Lanka)

Devanagari script

तदलंशोकमालम्ब्यक्रोधमालम्बभूपते ।निश्चेष्टाःक्षत्रियामन्दास्सर्वेचण्डस्यबिभ्यति ।।।।

Transliteration

santāpasya ca te sthānaṃ na hi paśyāmi rāghava | pravṛttāv upalabdhāyāṃ jñāte ca nilaye ripoḥ ||

Translation

Rāghava, I see no place for grief in you now—when the needed intelligence has been obtained and the enemy’s stronghold has been identified.

Context

"O Lord of earth! Enough of that pain you have experienced. Give up sorrow and take on to anger. When kshatriyas are lethargic, they become dull but all are scared at a fearful one."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• enemy (Rāvaṇa implied)
• enemy stronghold (Laṅkā implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadiness of mind and purposeful action: once truthful knowledge is gained, a leader should not collapse into grief but move toward rightful duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After learning decisive intelligence—Sītā’s situation and the location of the enemy’s base—the allies urge Rāma to abandon mourning and proceed with the campaign.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical courage and composure: the ability to convert knowledge into decisive, dharmic action.