Shloka 6.102.24

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

Devanagari script

सौम्य शीघ्रमितोगत्वाशैलमौषधिपर्वतम् ।।6.102.23।।पूर्वंतुकथितोयोऽसौवीर जाम्बवताशुभ: ।दक्षिणेशिखरेजातामोषधिमानय ।।6.102.24।।सवर्णकरणींनाम्नासावर्ण्यकरणींतथा ।सञ्जीवकरणींवीरसन्धानीं च महौषधीम् ।।6.102.25।।सञ्जीवनार्धंवीरस्यलक्ष्मणस्यमहात्मनः ।

Transliteration

ity evam ukto hanumān gatvā cauṣadhiparvatam |

cintām abhyagamac chrīmān ajānan tā mahauṣadhīḥ ||

Translation

Thus instructed, the illustrious Hanumān went to the mountain of herbs; but, unable to recognize those great healing plants, he fell into anxious reflection.

Context

"O gentle Hanumantha! Going to that mountain of herbs about which Jambavan had earlier spoken to you, get the herbs from the southern peak of that great mountain. To make Lakshmana the great soul alive quickly go and get Savarankarani, Sarvakarani so also Sanjeevakarani and Sandhanakarani and come."

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Auṣadhiparvata (mountain of herbs)
• Sañjīvanī-type herbs (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes perseverance and intelligent problem-solving in service: when knowledge is insufficient, one must reflect and find a lawful, effective way to fulfill duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reaches the herb-mountain but cannot identify the specified herbs and therefore pauses to think.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s conscientiousness—he does not act carelessly; he reflects to ensure the rescue succeeds.