Shloka 5.35.79

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

Devanagari script

राघवश्च महावीर्यः क्षिप्रं त्वामभिपत्स्यते।समित्रबान्धवं हत्वा रावणं राक्षसाधिपम्।।।।

Transliteration

rāghavaś ca mahāvīryaḥ kṣipraṃ tvām abhipatsyate |

samitrabāndhavaṃ hatvā rāvaṇaṃ rākṣasādhipam ||

Translation

Mighty Rāghava will soon reach you, after slaying Rāvaṇa—the lord of the rākṣasas—together with his friends and kinsmen.

Context

"Mighty Raghava will take you after killing Ravana, the king of demons along with his kith and kin.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Friends and kinsmen of Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma as restoration of justice: the removal of tyrannical wrongdoing (Rāvaṇa’s regime) is presented as necessary for protecting the innocent and reestablishing moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān consoles Sītā with assurance of Rāma’s imminent arrival and the coming defeat of Rāvaṇa and his supporting circle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s righteous strength—valor directed toward the protection of dharma and the rescue of the oppressed.