Shloka 2.86.9

लक्ष्मणगुणवर्णनम् — Lakshmana’s Vigil and Guha’s Testimony

Devanagari script

एवमस्माभिरुक्तेन लक्ष्मणेन महात्मना।अनुनीता वयं सर्वे धर्ममेवानुपश्यता।। ।।

Transliteration

evam asmābhir uktena lakṣmaṇena mahātmanā | anunītā vayaṃ sarve dharmam evānupaśyatā ||

Translation

Thus, by the words of great-souled Lakṣmaṇa—ever keeping his gaze upon dharma—we all were calmed and persuaded.

Context

The magnanimous Lakshmana, established in dharma, replied:

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Dharma

FAQs

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

Right counsel rooted in dharma calms conflict and restores order; dharma-guided speech has pacifying power.

What is the narrative situation?

A narrative transition notes that Lakṣmaṇa’s dharma-centered words soothed the group’s agitation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s steadiness in dharma—clarity, restraint, and persuasive guidance.