Shloka 5.35.35

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

ततस्त्वन्नाशजं शोकं रामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मणः।लक्ष्मणो वानरेन्द्राय सुग्रीवाय न्यवेदयत्।।।।

Transliteration

tatastvannāśajaṃ śokaṃ rāmasyākliṣṭakarmaṇaḥ | lakṣmaṇo vānarendrāya sugrīvāya nyavedayat ||

Translation

Then Lakṣmaṇa disclosed to Sugrīva, lord of the Vānaras, the grief that had arisen in Rāma—unwearied in action—because of your loss.

Context

"Then Lakshmana spoke to the lord of vanaras, Sugriva about your loss and the grief caused to Rama, who is adept in accomplishing difficult deeds with ease.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Satya and clarity in duty: Lakṣmaṇa communicates Rāma’s true suffering, aligning the alliance with honest disclosure rather than concealment.

What is the narrative situation?

In the Kishkindhā alliance context recalled by Hanumān, Lakṣmaṇa explains to Sugrīva how deeply Rāma grieves for Sītā’s loss.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s loyalty and forthrightness—speaking plainly to secure righteous cooperation.