Shloka 6.102.13

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

Devanagari script

यथैवमांवनंयान्तमनुयातिमहाद्युतिः ।अहमप्युपयास्यामितथैवैनंयमक्षयम् ।।।।

Transliteration

yathaiva māṃ vanaṃ yāntam anuyāti mahādyutiḥ | aham apy upayāsyāmi tathaivainaṃ yamakṣayam ||

Translation

Just as the radiant Lakṣmaṇa followed me when I went to the forest, so too will I follow him now—to the imperishable abode of Yama, the Lord of Death.

Context

'Lakshmana who is endowed with splendour followed me to the forest. In the same way I will follow him to the god of death.'

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• vana (forest)
• Yama
• yama-kṣaya (realm of death)

FAQs

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

Reciprocal fidelity: Rama frames brotherhood as a sacred bond of mutual commitment, where loyalty is answered by loyalty.

What is the narrative situation?

In grief, Rama recalls Lakṣmaṇa’s earlier devotion during exile and declares he will not outlive him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and steadfast attachment to dharmic companionship.