Shloka 3.69.19

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

Devanagari script

तस्यां गतायां गहनं व्रजन्तौ वनमोजसा।आसेदतुरमित्रघ्नौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।।।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇas tu mahātejāḥ sattvavān śīlavān śuciḥ |

abravīt prāñjalir vākyaṃ bhrātaraṃ dīptatejasam ||

Translation

Then Lakṣmaṇa—radiant, strong in spirit, well-conducted, and pure—spoke with folded hands to his brother of blazing splendor.

Context

The destroyers of enemies, Rama and Lakshmana of great valour went through the dense forest after she ran away.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Respectful speech and rightful hierarchy: even a powerful warrior addresses his elder with humility (prāñjali), reflecting maryādā grounded in dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

After the encounter, Lakṣmaṇa prepares to speak to Rāma, signaling a reflective or advisory moment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and disciplined conduct—strength expressed through respectful demeanor.