Shloka 2.46.15

तमसातीरवासः — Night on the Bank of the Tamasa and the Stratagem to Elude the Citizens

Devanagari script

सभार्यं सम्प्रसुप्तं तं भ्रातरं वीक्ष्य लक्ष्मणः।कथयामास सूताय रामस्य विविधान् गुणान्।।2.46.15।।

Transliteration

sa-bhāryaṁ samprasuptaṁ taṁ bhrātaraṁ vīkṣya lakṣmaṇaḥ | kathayām āsa sūtāya rāmasya vividhān guṇān ||2.46.15||

Translation

Seeing his brother asleep with his wife, Lakṣmaṇa spoke to the charioteer, recounting Rāma’s many virtues.

Context

Having seen that his brother along with his wife had fallen asleep, Lakshmana narrated the many virtues of Rama to Sumantra.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Sita
• Sumantra

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through truthful praise of virtue: Lakshmana keeps Rama’s righteous qualities at the center, strengthening moral resolve and right understanding in a crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

While Rama and Sita sleep, Lakshmana remains awake and converses with Sumantra about Rama’s character.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Devotion and vigilance: Lakshmana’s protective wakefulness and reverent focus on Rama’s excellence.