Shloka 3.12.3

अगस्त्याश्रमप्रवेशः तथा दिव्यायुधप्रदानम् (Entry into Agastya’s Hermitage and the Gift of Divine Weapons)

Devanagari script

लक्ष्मणो नाम तस्याहं भ्राता त्ववरजो हितः।अनुकूलश्च भक्तश्च यदि ते श्रोत्रमागतः।।।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇo nāma tasyāhaṃ bhrātā tv-avarajo hitaḥ | anukūlaś ca bhaktaś ca yadi te śrotram āgataḥ ||

Translation

I am his younger brother, named Lakṣmaṇa—his well-wisher, ever supportive and devoted—if indeed you have heard of me.

Context

I am his younger brother Lakshmana, his well-wisher and faithful devotee if you have at all heard about me.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Bhrātṛ-dharma and sevā: Lakṣmaṇa defines himself through loyal service, goodwill, and devotion to his elder brother, presenting duty as identity.

What is the narrative situation?

In the Daṇḍaka forest setting of Araṇyakāṇḍa, Lakṣmaṇa respectfully introduces himself to the sage Agastya while approaching him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unwavering devotion and supportive loyalty (anukūlatā and bhakti) toward family and rightful leadership.