Shloka 2.31.28

लक्ष्मणस्य वनानुगमन-प्रतिज्ञा तथा आयुध-संग्रहः (Lakshmana’s Vow to Follow Rama and the Retrieval of Divine Weapons)

Devanagari script

ये च राज्ञो ददौ दिव्ये महात्मा वरुण स्स्वयम्।जनकस्य महायज्ञे धनुषी रौद्रदर्शने।।2.31.27।।अभेद्यकवचे दिव्ये तूणी चाक्षयसायकौ।आदित्यविमलौ चोभौ खड्गौ हेमपरिष्कृतौ।।2.31.28।।सत्कृत्य निहितं सर्वमेतदाचार्यसद्मनि।सर्वमायुधमादाय क्षिप्रमाव्रज लक्ष्मण।।2.31.29।।

Transliteration

ye ca rājño dadau divye mahātmā varuṇaḥ svayam | janakasya mahāyajñe dhanuṣī raudradarśane ||

Translation

And those two divine bows, fearsome to behold, which the great-souled Varuṇa himself bestowed upon the king at Janaka’s grand sacrifice—

Context

O Lakshmana in the great sacrifice performed by the highsouled Janaka, Varuna himself gave him two aweinspiring celestial bows, two impenetrable divine armours, two quivers with inexhaustible arrows, two swords plated with gold and as bright as the sun. All these weapons are deposited in the house of our preceptor (sage Vasistha) where they are being worshipped. Go and bring them swiftly.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Varuṇa
• Janaka
• mahāyajña (great sacrifice)
• dhanuṣ (bows)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as rightful stewardship of sacred power: divine weapons are treated as consecrated trust, connected to yajña (sacrifice) and responsible royal duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma refers to celestial weapons once granted at Janaka’s sacrifice, as part of arranging necessary preparations for the forest journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s disciplined, purposeful conduct—preparing responsibly and invoking sacred provenance rather than acting impulsively.