Shloka 3.69.39

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

Devanagari script

मां हि भूतबलिं दत्वा पलायस्व यथासुखम्।।।।अधिगन्तासि वैदेहीमचिरेणेति मे मतिः।

Transliteration

māṁ hi bhūta-baliṁ datvā palāyasva yathā-sukham |

adhigantāsi vaidehīm acireṇeti me matiḥ ||3.69.39||

Translation

Indeed, offer me as an oblation to this being and flee as you wish; in my judgment, you will soon regain Vaidehī.

Context

Giving me to this monstor as an offering, you may run away happily. I think you will soon obtain Vaidehi.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Vaidehi (Sita)
• Bhuta (being/spirit; generic)

FAQs

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

Prioritizing the righteous objective over personal survival: Lakshmana urges that Rama’s duty to recover Sita should not be derailed, even at the cost of Lakshmana’s life.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana continues advising Rama to escape by sacrificing him, expressing confidence that Rama will soon find Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tyāga (self-giving) joined with faith in Rama’s success—an ethic of service to truth and duty rather than self-preservation.