Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 51, Shloka 26
अयोध्याकाण्डे एकपञ्चाशः सर्गः — Guha’s Vigil and Lakṣmaṇa’s Lament
Night on the riverbank
परिदेवयमानस्य दुखार्तस्य महात्मनः।तिष्ठतो राजपुत्रस्य शर्वरी साऽत्यवर्तत।।।।
paridevayamānasya dukhārtasya mahātmanaḥ |
tiṣṭhato rājaputrasya śarvarī sā 'tyavartata ||
As that high-souled prince stood there, lamenting and tormented by grief, the night passed away.
Lakshmana said to Guha, O sinless one! when all of us are under your righteous protection we have nothing to fear.
FAQs
Dharma as steadfast endurance: the righteous continue their duty (vigil, accompaniment) even while overwhelmed by grief.
Lakshmana remains awake and grieving through the night; time moves on as the vigil continues.
Perseverance under sorrow—Lakshmana’s devotion does not collapse into negligence.