Shloka 6.41.10

युद्धलक्षण-निमित्तदर्शनं तथा लङ्काद्वारव्यूहः (War Omens and the Encirclement of Lanka’s Gates)

Devanagari script

इत्येवंवादिनंवीरमभिनन्द्यचराघवः ।लक्ष्मणंलक्षीसम्पन्नमिदंवचनमब्रवीत् ।।6.41.10।।

Transliteration

ity evaṃ vādinaṃ vīram abhinandya ca rāghavaḥ |

lakṣmaṇaṃ lakṣmī-sampannam idaṃ vacanam abravīt ||6.41.10||

Translation

Thus, commending the hero who spoke in that manner, Rāghava addressed these words to Lakṣmaṇa, endowed with auspicious fortune.

Context

Raghava heard the hero Sugriva, applauding him and spoke these words to Lakshmana, who was endowed with prosperity.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva (implied as the prior speaker/hero in context)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as respectful governance: Rāma listens, approves worthy counsel, and then issues clear guidance to a trusted deputy (Lakṣmaṇa).

What is the narrative situation?

After an ally’s courageous or strategic speech (contextually Sugrīva), Rāma turns to Lakṣmaṇa to give operational instructions for the coming battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s discernment and humility—he acknowledges good counsel before acting, modeling righteous command.