Shloka 6.30.34

शार्दूलचरवृत्तान्तः (Saardula’s Spy-Report on Rama’s Camp and the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

राक्षसानांवरिष्ठश्चतवभ्रातावीभीषणः ।प्रतिगृह्यपुरींलङ्कांराघवस्यहितेरतः ।।6.30.34।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇaś cātra dharmātmā mātaṅgānām iva ṛṣabhaḥ |

yasya bāṇapathaṁ prāpya na jīved api vāsavaḥ ||6.30.31||

Translation

And here is Lakṣmaṇa, righteous in nature—like the foremost bull among elephants; once within the range of his arrows, even Vāsava (Indra) would not survive.

Context

"Here is your brother Vibheeshana the jewel among Rakshasas, who remains as a wellwisher of Rama and has received the city of Lanka (to whom Rama has offered Lanka)."

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Indra (Vāsava)
• Śārdūla
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma embodied in martial strength: Lakshmana’s power is framed as belonging to a dharmātmā—strength aligned with righteousness rather than mere aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

Śārdūla continues his intelligence report, identifying key champions in Rama’s camp and stressing Lakshmana’s lethal prowess.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s righteous valor and unwavering capability as a protector of Rama’s dharmic mission.