Shloka 3.64.20

गोदावरीतटे सीतान्वेषणम् — The Search for Sītā at the Godāvarī

Devanagari script

तेषां वचनसर्वस्वं लक्षयामास चेङ्गितम्।।।।उवाच लक्ष्मणो ज्येष्ठं धीमान्भ्रातरमार्तवत्।

Transliteration

teṣāṃ vacanasarvasvaṃ lakṣayāmāsa ceṅgitam | uvāca lakṣmaṇo jyeṣṭhaṃ dhīmān bhrātaram ārtavat ||

Translation

Perceiving their gestures and grasping the full import of their message, wise Lakṣmaṇa spoke to his distressed elder brother.

Context

Observing intelligently their indications and understanding the meaning of their message, Lakshmana said to his distressed elder brother:

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as responsible counsel: understanding signs accurately and speaking at the right time to support one who suffers, without exaggeration or deceit.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rāma searches anxiously, Lakṣmaṇa interprets observed indications and prepares to guide Rāma toward a likely direction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s discernment (viveka) and supportive compassion toward his elder brother.