Shloka 3.45.19

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

Devanagari script

राक्षसा विविधा वाचो विसृजन्ति महावने।।3.45.19।।हिंसाविहारा वैदेहि न चिन्तयितुमर्हसि।

Transliteration

na hi me hṛdayaṃ sthāne jīvitaṃ vā ’vatiṣṭhati | krośataḥ paramārtasya śrutaḥ śabdo mayā bhṛśam || 3.45.2 || ākrandamānaṃ tu vane bhrātaraṃ trātum arhasi |

Translation

My heart—and even my very life—does not stay steady; I clearly heard a voice crying out in extreme distress. You must go and protect your brother, who is wailing in pain in the forest.

Context

These demons wander about tormenting others and spreading rumours of all kinds.You need not worry about them.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā
• vana (forest)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is the duty to protect family—especially a brother in danger—placing righteous action above hesitation.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā believes she has heard Rāma’s anguished cry from the forest and urges Lakṣmaṇa to go to him immediately.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Urgency in protection and loyalty to kin, framed as a moral obligation (rakṣaṇa-dharma).