Shloka 5.38.46

अभिज्ञानप्रदानम् — The Token of Recognition (Chūḍāmaṇi) and the Crow Episode Recalled

Devanagari script

भ्रातुरादेशमादाय लक्ष्मणो वा परन्तपः।कस्य हेतोर्न मां वीरः परित्राति महाबलः।।5.38.46।।

Transliteration

bhrātur ādeśam ādāya lakṣmaṇo vā parantapaḥ | kasya hetoḥ na māṃ vīraḥ paritrāti mahābalaḥ ||5.38.46||

Translation

Or why does the mighty hero Lakṣmaṇa—scorcher of foes—not come to rescue me, taking up his brother’s command?

Context

"Or, why does the mighty hero, Lakshmana, who is a scorcher of enemies, not come to my rescue taking the orders from his brother?

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

It highlights dharma as loyal service to rightful command: Lakṣmaṇa embodies duty-bound action under Rāma’s leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā extends her question from Rāma to Lakṣmaṇa, wondering why even he has not arrived to save her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s steadfast obedience and heroic capability—assumed by Sītā as sufficient for rescue.