Shloka 3.59.13

अरण्यकाण्डे एकोनषष्टितमः सर्गः — Maricha’s Mimic Cry and the Rama–Lakshmana–Sita Confrontation

Devanagari script

विस्वरं व्याहृतं वाक्यं लक्ष्मण त्राहि मामिति।न भवत्या व्यथा कार्या कुनारीजनसेविता।।।।

Transliteration

visvaraṃ vyāhṛtaṃ vākyaṃ lakṣmaṇa trāhi mām iti |

na bhavatyā vyathā kāryā kunārī-jana-sevitā ||

Translation

“Lakshmana, save me!”—these words were spoken in a distorted voice. You should not be shaken by anxiety like a common, foolish woman.

Context

'Lakshmana, save me' are the words uttered in an altered tone. Like an ordinary, low-born woman you are not to feel concerned for this.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Sita
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma is self-control and discernment under provocation: one must not abandon duty due to fear-inducing illusions or emotionally charged sounds.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana continues persuading Sita that the cry is a ruse; he discourages panic so he can remain at his post.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast guardianship and mental firmness—Lakshmana resists being emotionally coerced away from protecting Sita.