Shloka 6.102.45

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

Devanagari script

न हिप्रतिज्ञांकुर्वन्तिवितथांसत्यवादिनः ।।।।लक्षणंहिमहत्त्वस्यप्रतिज्ञापरिपालनम् ।

Transliteration

ayaṃ sa samaraślāghī bhrātā me śubhalakṣaṇaḥ |

yadi pañcatvam āpannaḥ prāṇair me kiṃ sukhena vā ||

Translation

This brother of mine—renowned in battle and marked with auspicious signs—if he has met with death, what use to me are life or happiness?

Context

'Those who speak truth never fail their vows futile for fulfilment of the vows is a mark of greatness for them'.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

It highlights the dharmic weight of familial duty and loyalty: without protecting and honoring one’s righteous kin, personal pleasure and even life feel morally empty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma sees Lakṣmaṇa grievously struck in battle and is overwhelmed, questioning the value of continuing if his brother has fallen.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fraternal devotion and gratitude—Rāma’s recognition that Lakṣmaṇa’s sacrifice is central to his own mission.