Shloka 3.66.7

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

Devanagari script

लोकस्वभाव एवैष ययातिर्नहुषात्मजः।गतश्शक्रेण सालोक्यमनयस्तं समस्पृशत्।।3.66.7।।

Transliteration

maharṣir yo vasiṣṭhas tu yaḥ pitur naḥ purohitaḥ |

ahnā putraśataṁ jajñe tathaivāsya punar hatam || 3.66.8 ||

Translation

Even the great sage Vasistha—our father’s family priest—had a hundred sons born in a single day; and in the same manner, they were again slain.

Context

It is the go of the world. Yayati, son of Nahusa, shared heaven with Indra but because of his curse (for his bad conduct) suffered misfortune.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Vasistha
• Dasharatha

FAQs

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

Dharma includes endurance amid inevitable loss: even the most venerable experience tragedy; one must still uphold right conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana cites Vasistha’s immense bereavement to help Rama frame his own suffering.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Stoic perseverance—continuing one’s duty despite repeated blows of fate.