Shloka 2.53.32

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

Devanagari script

नहि तातं न शत्रुघ्नं न सुमित्रां परन्तप।द्रष्टुमिच्छेयमद्याहं स्वर्गं चापि त्वया विना।।।।

Transliteration

nahi tātaṃ na śatrughnaṃ na sumitrāṃ parantapa | draṣṭum iccheyam adyāhaṃ svargaṃ cāpi tvayā vinā ||

Translation

Without you, O tormentor of foes, I would wish to see neither father, nor Śatrughna, nor Sumitrā—nor even heaven itself.

Context

Without you, O Rama, tormentor of enemies, I wish to see neither father nor Satrughna nor Sumitra nor even heaven itself!

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Dasharatha (implied by tātam)
• Shatrughna
• Sumitra
• Svarga (Heaven)

FAQs

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

Dharma can demand prioritizing righteous companionship and service over even the highest personal rewards; loyalty to the dharmic person becomes the highest good.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa declares that, without Rāma, even family ties and the promise of heaven hold no attraction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Single-minded dedication (ananya-bhakti-like loyalty) and renunciatory resolve.