Shloka 3.4.26

विराधवधः — The Slaying (Burial) of Viradha

Devanagari script

ततः खनित्रमादाय लक्ष्मणश्श्वभ्रमुत्तमम्।अखनत्पार्श्वतस्तस्य विराधस्य महात्मनः।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ khanitram ādāya lakṣmaṇaḥ śvabhram uttamam |

akhanat pārśvatas tasya virādhasya mahātmanaḥ ||

Translation

Then Lakṣmaṇa, taking up a spade, dug an excellent pit beside that great-souled Virādha.

Context

Then Lakshmana fetched a spade and dug a sufficiently big pit by the side of the great soul Viradha.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Virādha

FAQs

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

Dharma as dutiful cooperation: Lakṣmaṇa carries out a righteous instruction promptly, supporting the shared mission without hesitation.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa begins and completes the practical task of digging the pit as commanded by Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s seva and discipline: loyal execution of duty in support of dharmic action.