Shloka 2.86.12

लक्ष्मणगुणवर्णनम् — Lakshmana’s Vigil and Guha’s Testimony

Devanagari script

महता तपसा लब्धो विविधैश्च परिश्रमैः।एको दशरथस्यैष पुत्रस्सदृशलक्षणः।।।।

Transliteration

mahatā tapasā labdho vividhaiś ca pariśramaiḥ | eko daśarathasyaiṣa putraḥ sadṛśalakṣaṇaḥ ||

Translation

Won through great austerities and many labors, this son of Daśaratha stands alone, bearing virtues that truly mirror his father.

Context

Rama is the only one among the sons who resembles his father in various virtues. Dasaratha obtained him after a great deal of austerities and efforts as well.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Guha

FAQs

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

Dharma is continuity of righteous kingship: Rāma embodies the virtues expected of a royal heir, reflecting the moral ideals of his father and dynasty.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa underscores Rāma’s exceptional worth and the hard-won nature of his birth, heightening the tragedy of exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s sadṛśa-lakṣaṇas—virtues befitting a dhārmic ruler, mirroring Daśaratha’s best qualities.