Shloka 6.102.10

लक्ष्मण-प्राणरक्षा: (Lakshmana’s Revival by the Herb-Mountain)

Devanagari script

परंविषादमापन्नोविललापाकुलेन्द्रियः ।भ्रातरंनिहतंदृष्टवालक्ष्मणंरणपांसुषु ।।।।

Transliteration

paraṃ viṣādam āpanno vilalāpa ākulendriyaḥ | bhrātaraṃ nihataṃ dṛṣṭvā lakṣmaṇaṃ raṇapāṃsuṣu ||

Translation

When he saw his brother Lakṣmaṇa struck down amid the dust of the battlefield, Rāma was overcome with profound despair; his senses shaken, he lamented aloud.

Context

Seeing the wounded brother Lakshmana in the battlefield, the very sad Rama lost control over his senses and grieved.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• battlefield (raṇa)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes truthful human feeling: Rama’s grief is not weakness but fidelity to relationship and responsibility—recognizing the moral weight of a brother’s sacrifice.

What is the narrative situation?

Immediately after Lakṣmaṇa is struck and lies in the battle-dust, Rama breaks into open lament.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fraternal devotion (bhrātṛ-bhakti) and moral sensitivity.