Shloka 3.67.1

जटायुवृत्तान्तः — Jatāyu’s Testimony and Rāma’s Grief

Devanagari script

पूर्वजोऽप्युक्तमात्रस्तु लक्ष्मणेन सुभाषितम्।सारग्राही महासारं प्रतिजग्राह राघवः।।।।

Transliteration

pūrvajo ’py uktamātras tu lakṣmaṇena subhāṣitam | sāragrāhī mahāsāraṃ pratijagrāha rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

Though elder, Rāghava—able to seize the essence—accepted at once the weighty substance of Lakṣmaṇa’s well-spoken counsel as soon as it was expressed.

Context

Even though Rama was elder, he could grasp the quintessence of the wise counsel only after Lakshmana had said it.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes humility and receptivity to right counsel: even seniority should not block acceptance of truthful, well-reasoned advice (satya-yukta upadeśa).

What is the narrative situation?

In the forest episode, the narration highlights Rāma’s capacity to recognize and accept Lakṣmaṇa’s wise words, setting the tone for their actions that follow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s discernment (sāra-grahaṇa) and humility—taking the essence of counsel without ego.