Shloka 6.102.42

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

Devanagari script

न हिमेजीवितेनार्थस्सीतयाविजयनेवा ।।।।कोहिमेवदतेनार्धस्त्वयिपञ्चत्वमागते ।

Transliteration

ity evaṃ vadatas tasya rāghavasya mahātmanaḥ | bhinnaḥ śithilayā vācā lakṣmaṇo vākyam abravīt ||

Translation

As the great-souled Rāghava spoke in this way, Lakṣmaṇa, moved by those faltering, weakened words, replied in return.

Context

'Lakshmana! If you had not come out of death, what use is life to me? What is the use of Sita? What is the meaning of life' said Rama?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes correcting despairing speech when it weakens resolve; Lakṣmaṇa prepares to restore Rāma’s steadiness in duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing Rāma’s emotionally charged statements, Lakṣmaṇa begins to answer him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s discernment and courage to advise even his revered elder.