Shloka 6.2.23

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

Devanagari script

इमेहिहरयश्शूरास्समरेकामरूपिणः ।तानरीन्विधमिष्यन्तिशिलापादपवृष्टिभिः ।।।।

Transliteration

nirutsāhasya dīnasya śokaparyākulātmanaḥ | sarvārthā vyavasīdanti vyasanaṃ cādhigacchati ||

Translation

For one who has lost spirit, who is dejected and whose mind is shaken by grief, every undertaking collapses—and misfortune closes in.

Context

"Being heroic in combat, these vanaras can take any form at their will.They would rain boulders and trees on enemies and cut them to size."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (implied as recipient)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires steadiness and effort; surrendering to grief undermines righteous action and invites avoidable harm.

What is the narrative situation?

An ally warns Rāma that despondency is strategically and morally dangerous at the moment decisive action is required.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhairya (fortitude): maintaining inner strength so that duty can be carried through.