Shloka 3.15.27

पञ्चवटी-निवासः (Settlement at Pañcavaṭī and Construction of the Hermitage)

Devanagari script

सुसंहृष्टः परिष्वज्य बाहुभ्यां लक्ष्मणं तदा।अतिस्निग्धं च गाढं च वचनं चेदमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

susaṃhṛṣṭaḥ pariṣvajya bāhubhyāṃ lakṣmaṇaṃ tadā |

ati-snigdhaṃ ca gāḍhaṃ ca vacanaṃ cedam abravīt || 3.15.27 ||

Translation

Overjoyed, he embraced Lakṣmaṇa with both arms—tight and with deep affection—and spoke these heartfelt words.

Context

Deeply pleased with Lakshmana, he hugged him tightly and said those loving words :

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) as dharma: righteous persons acknowledge service with sincere affection and recognition.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, pleased with the hermitage, embraces Lakṣmaṇa and begins to praise him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s tenderness and gratitude—his affection is expressed openly and appropriately.