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Shloka 2.40.5

प्रयाणवर्णनम् (Departure from Ayodhya; Civic Lament and the Chariot’s Urgency)

सृष्टस्त्वं वनवासाय स्वनुरक्तस्सुहृज्जने।रामे प्रमादं मा कार्षीः पुत्र भ्रातरि गच्छति।।।।

sṛṣṭas tvaṃ vanavāsāya svanuraktaḥ suhṛjjane |

rāme pramādaṃ mā kārṣīḥ putra bhrātari gacchati ||

Though you are deeply attached to your dear companions, you are destined for forest-dwelling. My son, do not be negligent toward your brother Rāma as he goes forth.

Although deeply attached to your beloved ones, O Son, you are born to dwell in the forest. Never be inattentive towards your brother Rama who is on his way (to the forest).

R
Rāma
L
Lakṣmaṇa
F
forest (vana)

Bhrātṛ-dharma (brotherly duty): unwavering attentiveness and protective support toward one’s elder brother who walks the path of satya and duty.

An elder (likely Daśaratha) instructs a son (likely Lakṣmaṇa) that forest-life is his lot and warns him to remain vigilant in service to Rāma during the journey/exile.

Sevā (service) and apramāda (non-negligence/vigilance) in supporting dharma through loyal companionship.