Shloka 3.59.20

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तो हि वैदेह्या संरब्धो रक्तलोचनः।क्रोधात्प्रस्फुरमाणोष्ठ आश्रमादभिनिर्गतः।।।।

Transliteration

evam ukto hi vaidehyā saṃrabdho rakta-locanaḥ | krodhāt prasphuramāṇoṣṭha āśramād abhinirgataḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Vaidehī, I—angered, eyes reddened, lips trembling with wrath—came out from the hermitage.

Context

At these words from the princess of Videha, I came out of the hermitage in an agitated mood with my eyes turned red and lips quivering in anger.

Characters & Entities

• Vaidehī (Sītā)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• hermitage (āśrama)

FAQs

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

It signals the danger of krodha (anger): dharma requires self-control, since righteous duty can be derailed when one acts from wounded pride or rage.

What is the narrative situation?

After being harshly accused by Sītā, Lakṣmaṇa reacts emotionally and steps out of the hermitage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The need for kṣamā (forbearance) and inner discipline—especially in servants of dharma who are tested by unjust blame.