Shloka 2.86.6

लक्ष्मणगुणवर्णनम् — Lakshmana’s Vigil and Guha’s Testimony

Devanagari script

अस्य प्रसादादाशंसे लोकेऽस्मिन् सुमहद्यशः।धर्मावाप्तिं च विपुलामर्थकामौ च केवलम्।।।।

Transliteration

asya prasādād āśaṃse loke 'smin sumahad yaśaḥ | dharmāvāptiṃ ca vipulām arthakāmau ca kevalam ||

Translation

By his gracious favor, I hope to gain in this world great renown—rich attainment of dharma, and also artha and kāma in full measure.

Context

By the grace of Rama, I want to acquire in this world great renown, abundance of righteousness, absolute artha (prosperity) and kama (pleasure).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• Guha
• Dharma
• Artha
• Kāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as the highest gain, and even worldly aims (artha, kāma) are framed as rightly pursued under the influence of a righteous person’s grace.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha explains his reverence for Rāma and why serving him is spiritually and socially uplifting.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guha’s dharma-oriented worldview: he values fame and prosperity only as outcomes rooted in righteous association and service.