Shloka 3.69.14

अयोमुखी-दर्शनम् तथा कबन्ध-प्रवेशः (Ayomukhi Encounter and the ظهور of Kabandha)

Devanagari script

सा समासाद्य तौ वीरौ व्रजन्तं भ्रातुरग्रतः।एहि रंस्यावहेत्युक्त्वा समालम्बत लक्ष्मणम्।।।।

Transliteration

sā samāsādya tau vīrau vrajantaṃ bhrātur agrataḥ |

ehi raṃsyāvah ity uktvā samālambata lakṣmaṇam ||

Translation

Approaching the two heroes, she seized Lakṣmaṇa as he walked ahead of his brother and said, “Come—let us sport together.”

Context

She came close to them, held Lakshmana who was walking ahead of his brother and said Come, let us enjoy.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma
• Ayomukhī

FAQs

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

The verse highlights a breach of maryādā (proper boundaries): coercive, inappropriate desire is portrayed as adharma, especially when it violates consent and social restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

The demoness suddenly advances and physically grabs Lakṣmaṇa, proposing sexual enjoyment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s steadfastness is implied—he is targeted, yet the narrative prepares for his firm response in defense of propriety and safety.