Shloka 2.51.5

अयोध्याकाण्डे एकपञ्चाशः सर्गः — Guha’s Vigil and Lakṣmaṇa’s Lament (Night on the riverbank)

Devanagari script

अस्य प्रसादादाशंसे लोकेस्मिन् सुमुहद्यशः।धर्मावाप्तिं च विपुलामर्थावाप्तिं च केवलम्।।।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇas taṁ tadovāca rakṣyamāṇās tvayānagha |

nātra bhītā vayaṁ sarve dharmam evānupaśyatā ||

Translation

Then Lakshmana said to him: “O blameless one, guarded by you—who ever keeps dharma in view—we all have no fear here at all.”

Context

I am seeking supreme fame in this world through the attainment of dharma and acquisition of abundant artha by the grace of Rama alone.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Guha
• Dharma

FAQs

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

Security is grounded in righteousness: protection offered by a dharmic person is trustworthy and fear-dispelling.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana responds to Guha’s pledge to guard Rama, expressing confidence because Guha is committed to dharma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s discernment and trust in dharmic character rather than mere power.