Shloka 2.19.30

एकोनविंशः सर्गः (Sarga 19): Rāma’s Unshaken Acceptance of Exile and Kaikeyī’s Urgency

Devanagari script

तं बाष्पपरिपूर्णाक्षः पृष्ठतोऽनुजगाम ह।लक्ष्मणः परमक्कृध्दः स्सुमित्रानन्दवर्धनः।।2.19.30।।

Transliteration

taṃ bāṣpa-paripūrṇākṣaḥ pṛṣṭhato 'nujagāma ha |

lakṣmaṇaḥ paramakruddhaḥ sumitrānandavardhanaḥ || 2.19.30 ||

Translation

Lakshmana—Sumitra’s joy—followed behind him, his eyes brimming with tears and anger rising within.

Context

Lakshmana, the enhancer of Sumitra's delight, with his eyes brimming with tears, followed him in a rage.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Sumitra

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as steadfast loyalty to the righteous: Lakshmana’s intense emotion is directed toward protecting Rama, reflecting duty-bound solidarity even when the heart is shaken.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rama moves on from the inner palace, Lakshmana follows him closely, visibly distressed and angered by what has occurred.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s devotion and protective zeal (bhakti to elder brother, rakṣaṇa-bhāva), even while struggling with anger.