Shloka 3.45.14

सीतया लक्ष्मणप्रेषणम् — Sita urges Lakshmana to seek Rama (The crisis of the ‘distressed voice’)

Devanagari script

अनिवार्यं बलं तस्य बलैर्बलवतामपि।।3.45.14।।त्रिभिर्लोकैस्समुद्युक्तैस्सेश्वरैरपि सामरैः।

Transliteration

hṛdayaṁ nirvṛtaṁ te ’stu santāpas tyajyatām ayam | āgamiṣyati te bhartā śīghraṁ hatvā mṛgottamam ||3.45.15||

Translation

Let your heart be at peace; cast off this grief. Your husband will soon return, having slain that excellent deer.

Context

He cannot be stopped by the strength of the mighty, or by Indra supported by gods or by the well-equipped armies of all the three worlds.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā
• Rāma
• excellent deer (mṛgottama)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes mastery over grief and fear: Lakṣmaṇa urges Sītā to regain inner steadiness and not be ruled by distress, trusting in the righteous protector’s return.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa attempts to soothe Sītā, predicting that Rāma will soon come back after killing the deer.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate reassurance—Lakṣmaṇa tries to protect Sītā’s mental well-being alongside her physical safety.