Shloka 6.119.20
सीताया अग्निप्रवेशः (Sita’s Ordeal by Fire / Agni-Pariksha)
एवमुक्तस्तुवैदेह्यालक्ष्मणःपरवीरहा ।अमर्षवशमापन्नोराघवंसमुदैक्षत ।।।।
evam uktaḥ tu vaidehyā lakṣmaṇaḥ paravīrahā | amarṣavaśam āpanno rāghavaṃ samudaikṣata || 6.119.20 ||
Thus addressed by Vaidehī, Lakṣmaṇa—slayer of hostile heroes—overcome with indignation, looked up at Rāghava.
Spoken in that manner by Vaidehi, Lakshmana, the destroyer of enemies, overcome with indignation looked at Raghava.
Dharma includes loyal service and moral sensitivity: Lakṣmaṇa’s indignation reflects concern for justice and the protection of Sītā’s honor while remaining bound to obedience toward Rāma.
Sītā’s words prompt Lakṣmaṇa to react emotionally; he turns to Rāma, awaiting direction in a tense public moment.
Lakṣmaṇa’s steadfast loyalty combined with moral seriousness—he feels outrage yet seeks Rāma’s will.