Motif
Intercession that turns away heroic wrath
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A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Withheld and Restrained Divine Power. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XIV. The Challenge. / Canto XXVI. The Coronation. / Canto XXVIII. The Rains. / Canto XXXI. The Envoy.; lines 42087-42234 confidence: high
Tara replies to the angry prince, says Sugriva is not a thankless coward, and says his heart will not forget Rama’s saving help.
Tara’s gentle argument softens Lakshman’s anger and leads toward reconciliation.
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