Shloka 6.102.40

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

Devanagari script

एह्येहीत्यब्रवीद्रामोलक्ष्मणंपरवीरहा ।।।।सस्वजेस्नेहगाढं च बाष्पपर्याकुलेक्षणः ।

Transliteration

bravīc ca pariṣvajya saumitriṃ rāghavas tadā | diṣṭyā tvāṃ vīra paśyāmi maraṇāt punar āgatam ||

Translation

Then Rāghava, embracing Saumitri, said, “By good fortune, hero, I see you returned once more from death.”

Context

Rama the destroyer of enemies seeing Lakshmana saying, 'come come', eyes filled with tears of joy affectionately embraced him and spoke.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• Maraṇa (death, as concept)

FAQs

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

Dharma acknowledges dependence and gratitude: Rāma openly recognizes Lakṣmaṇa’s life as vital to the righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma verbally confirms Lakṣmaṇa’s recovery, interpreting it as providential good fortune.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s sincerity and grateful recognition of loyalty.