Shloka 32

युद्धकाण्डे एकोनषष्टितमः सर्गः

Rāvaṇa’s Assault on Nīla and Lakṣmaṇa; Hanumān Bears Rāma

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वाततोरामोधनुरादायवीर्यवान् ।लक्ष्मणानुचरस्तस्थौसमुद्धृत्यशरोत्तमम् ।।6.59.32।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā tato rāmo dhanur ādāya vīryavān | lakṣmaṇānucaras tasthau samuddhṛtya śarottamam ||6.59.32||

Translation

So sprechend nahm der kraftvolle Rāma seinen Bogen; Lakṣmaṇa dicht an seiner Seite, stand er bereit und hob einen erlesenen Pfeil empor.

Word by Word

evamthus

uktvāhaving spoken

tataḥthen

rāmaḥRama

dhanuḥbow

ādāyahaving taken

vīryavānmighty, valorous

lakṣmaṇa-anucaraḥLakshmana's follower (Rama as accompanied by Lakshmana)

tasthaustood

samuddhṛtyahaving lifted/drawn out

śara-uttamamthe best arrow

Context

Indomitable Rama having spoken in that manner, followed by Lakshmana got ready and took out an excellent bow and stood.

Characters & Entities

Rāma

Lakṣmaṇa

bow (dhanuḥ)

FAQs

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

Kṣātra-dharma: a righteous leader must be prepared to act decisively to protect dharma and the innocent, not merely speak.

What is the narrative situation?

After speaking, Rāma physically readies himself for combat; Lakṣmaṇa remains in loyal attendance as the battle intensifies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfast resolve and disciplined readiness, supported by Lakṣmaṇa’s loyal service.