Shloka 2.77.24

और्ध्वदैहिकक्रिया-शोकविलापः (Obsequies for Daśaratha and the Brothers’ Lament)

Devanagari script

सुमन्त्रश्चापि शत्रुघ्नमुत्थाप्याभिप्रसाद्य च।।।।श्रावयामास तत्त्वज्ञ स्सर्वभूतभवाभवम्।

Transliteration

sumantraś cāpi śatrughnam utthāpyābhiprasādya ca | śrāvayāmāsa tattvajñaḥ sarvabhūtabhavābhavam ||

Translation

Sumantra too—knower of truth—raised Śatrughna, consoled him, and made him hear the teaching on the arising and passing away of all beings.

Context

The knower of reality Sumantra helped Satrughna to rise, after having consoled him, imparted him the truth about the inevitability of birth and death.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Śatrughna
• Teaching on bhava-abhava (birth and death)

FAQs

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

Dharma is truth-based consolation: understanding impermanence helps one return from grief to rightful conduct and responsibilities.

What is the narrative situation?

As Bharata is counseled by Vasiṣṭha, Sumantra similarly supports Śatrughna, instructing him on the inevitability of birth and death.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumantra’s compassionate wisdom—he combines emotional support with philosophical clarity.