Shloka 2.86.7

लक्ष्मणगुणवर्णनम् — Lakshmana’s Vigil and Guha’s Testimony

Devanagari script

सोऽहं प्रियसखं रामं शयानं सह सीतया।रक्षिष्यामि धनुष्पाणि स्सर्वै स्स्वैर्ज्ञातिभिस्सह।।।।

Transliteration

so 'haṃ priyasakhaṃ rāmaṃ śayānaṃ saha sītayā | rakṣiṣyāmi dhanuṣpāṇiḥ sarvaiḥ svair jñātibhiḥ saha ||

Translation

So I—bow in hand, together with all my own kinsmen—will protect my dear friend Rāma as he rests with Sītā.

Context

As for me, bow in hand and all my kinsmen with me, I shall protect my dear friend Rama who is resting with Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Guha
• Bharata
• dhanuṣ (bow)
• kinsmen (jñāti)

FAQs

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

Protecting the righteous and safeguarding guests/friends is a dharmic duty; Guha commits to active protection, not merely goodwill.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha assures Bharata that Rāma and Sītā will be guarded during their vulnerable time of rest in the forest region.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courageous guardianship and steadfast friendship—Guha is ready to defend Rāma with arms and community support.