Shloka 2.31.9

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

Devanagari script

ततोऽब्रवीन्महातेजा रामो लक्ष्मणमग्रतः।स्थितं प्राग्गामिनं वीरं याचमानं कृताञ्जलिम्।।।।

Transliteration

tato 'bravīn mahātejā rāmo lakṣmaṇam agrataḥ | sthitaṃ prāg-gāminaṃ vīraṃ yācamānaṃ kṛtāñjalim ||

Translation

Then the radiant Rāma spoke to Lakshmaṇa before him—the heroic one standing with folded palms, imploring to go ahead as their forerunner.

Context

Addressing the heroic Lakshmana in front of him imploring with folded hands to take him to the forest so that he may walk ahead (and guard them), the effulgent Rama said:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed through respectful petition and righteous protection: Lakshmaṇa seeks to serve as guardian, and Rāma responds within the ethics of leadership and care.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration sets the scene: Lakshmaṇa stands pleading with joined palms, and Rāma prepares to answer him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility in service—Lakshmaṇa’s heroic resolve is paired with reverence and self-effacement.