Shloka 2.53.28

पञ्चाशत्तमः सर्गः (Sarga 53) — Rāma’s Lament, Vigil for Sītā, and Lakṣmaṇa’s Consolation

Devanagari script

विलप्योपरतं रामं गतार्चिषमिवानलम्।समुद्रमिव निर्वेगमाश्वासयत लक्ष्मणः।।।।

Transliteration

vilapyoparataṃ rāmaṃ gatārciṣam ivānalam | samudram iva nirvegam āśvāsayat lakṣmaṇaḥ ||

Translation

When Rāma ceased lamenting—like a fire whose flames have died down, like a sea grown still—Lakṣmaṇa comforted him.

Context

Lakshmana consoled Rama who ceased to lament like fire with extinguished flames or like a motionless sea:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma includes care for others’ mental steadiness; Lakṣmaṇa’s duty is to support Rāma so that righteous resolve is preserved.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma’s grief quiets, Lakṣmaṇa actively consoles him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate loyalty—Lakṣmaṇa’s steady, protective presence.