Shloka 6.102.8

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

Devanagari script

भ्रातरंनिहतंदृष्टवारावणेनदुरात्मना ।विष्टनन्तंतुदुःखार्तंमर्मण्यभिहतंभृशम् ।।।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ tu vadham icchāmi śīghram asya durātmanaḥ |

yāvad astaṃ na yāty eṣa kṛtakarmā divākaraḥ ||

Translation

I wish to see the death of this evil-minded one swiftly—before the sun, having completed his course, sets.

Context

Seeing the brother struck in vital parts and wounded by the evil-minded Ravana, Rama was filled with grief and breathing heavily.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Divākara (Sun)

FAQs

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

Dharma sometimes demands timely action: delaying justice can prolong suffering; hence urgency is framed as part of righteous duty.

What is the narrative situation?

An ally calls for swift completion of the decisive act—Rāvaṇa’s fall—within the day’s remaining time.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination and strategic decisiveness in the service of dharma.