Shloka 6.21.13

सागरप्रतीक्षा-क्रोधप्रादुर्भावः (Rama’s Vigil at the Ocean and the Rise of Wrath)

Devanagari script

समुद्रस्यततःक्रुद्धोरामोरक्तान्तलोचनः ।समीपस्थमुवाचेदंलक्ष्मणंशुभलक्ष्मणम् ।।6.21.13।।

Transliteration

samudrasya tataḥ kruddho rāmo raktāntalocanaḥ | samīpastham uvācedaṃ lakṣmaṇaṃ śubhalakṣaṇam ||6.21.13||

Translation

Then Rāma, angered at the ocean, the corners of his eyes reddened, spoke these words to Lakṣmaṇa standing nearby, marked with auspicious signs.

Context

Enraged at the ocean, Rama's eyes turned red. He went near Lakshmana who was endowed with auspicious marks and thus addressed.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Samudra/Sāgara (Ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes discerning when patience ends and decisive leadership must begin; anger here arises from obstruction to a righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

After repeated non-response from the sea, Rāma turns to Lakṣmaṇa to declare his next course of action.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective resolve—readiness to act when rightful requests are ignored.