Shloka 3.66.2

लक्ष्मणोपदेशः — Lakshmana Consoles Rama on Fate, Fortitude, and Right Action

Devanagari script

तं तथा शोकसन्तप्तं विलपन्तमनाथवत्।मोहेन महताविष्टं परिद्यूनमचेतनम्।।3.66.1।।ततस्सौमित्रिराश्वास्य मुहूर्तादिव लक्ष्मणः।रामं सम्बोधयामास चरणौ चाभिपीडयन्।।3.66.2।।

Transliteration

tatas saumitrir āśvāsya muhūrtād iva lakṣmaṇaḥ |

rāmaṁ sambodhayāmāsa caraṇau cābhipīḍayan || 3.66.2 ||

Translation

Then Lakshmana, son of Sumitra, after consoling him as if in a moment, pressed Rama’s feet and began to rouse him and address him.

Context

Lakshmana, son of Sumitra, consoling the mighty miserable Rama, who was afflicted with sorrow, and was weeping helplessly like an orphan, drowned in great delusion, devoid of consciousness, pressed his feet and addressed him:

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Sumitra

FAQs

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

Dharma as seva (devoted service): Lakshmana supports the afflicted Rama physically and emotionally, helping him return to purposeful, righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana approaches Rama, who is overwhelmed by grief, and begins consoling him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s loyalty and attentive service (bhakti and kartavya toward his elder brother).