Shloka 3.59.15

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

Devanagari script

अलं वैक्लब्यमालम्ब्य स्वस्था भव निरुत्सुका।न सोऽस्ति त्रिषु लोकेषु पुमान्वै राघवं रणे।।3.59.14।।जातो वा जायमानो वा संयुगे यः पराजयेत्।न जय्यो राघवो युद्धे देवैश्शक्रपुरोगमैः।।3.59.15।।

Transliteration

jāto vā jāyamāno vā saṃyuge yaḥ parājayet | na jayyō rāghavo yuddhe devaiḥ śakra-purogamaiḥ ||

Translation

Whether already born or yet to be born, whoever might defeat him in combat—such a one does not exist; Rāghava cannot be conquered in war even by the gods led by Śakra.

Context

'You should not feel agitated or dispirited. Be composed. There is no one either born or going to be born in the three worlds who can defeat Rama in war. He cannot be conquered in a battle even by gods led by indra.'

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• gods (devas)
• Śakra (Indra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as truthful reassurance grounded in righteousness: confidence in the just hero’s protective power supports moral steadiness and prevents panic-driven wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa continues consoling Sītā, intensifying the assurance by stating that even divine forces under Indra cannot overcome Rāma in battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Faithful certainty and protective devotion—Lakṣmaṇa speaks to stabilize Sītā’s mind and uphold trust in Rāma.