लक्ष्मण-प्राणरक्षा: (Lakshmana’s Revival by the Herb-Mountain)
शोणितार्द्रमिमंवीरंप्राणैःप्रियतरंमम ।पश्यतोममकाशक्तिर्योद्धुंपर्याकुलात्मनः ।।।।
ehy ehīti bravīd rāmo lakṣmaṇaṃ paravīrahā | sasvaje snehagāḍhaṃ ca bāṣpaparyākulekṣaṇaḥ ||
Rāma, slayer of the enemy’s heroes, called to Lakṣmaṇa, “Come, come!” and with eyes clouded by tears, embraced him tightly in deep affection.
' As I see Lakshmana, who is more than my life, and loving soaked in blood, my mind is agitated. How can I have the energy to fight?'
Dharma is not cold detachment; it includes rightful affection and protection of dependents—Rāma’s compassion reinforces moral leadership.
Immediately after Lakṣmaṇa revives, Rāma calls him close and embraces him with relief.
Rāma’s tenderness and gratitude toward Lakṣmaṇa’s steadfast support.