Shloka 6.49.19

शरबन्धनविलापः (The Lament under the Net of Arrows)

Devanagari script

सुरुष्टेनापिवीरेणलक्ष्मणेननसंस्मरे ।परुषंविप्रियंवापिश्रावितंनकदाचन ।।6.49.19।।

Transliteration

ghoreṇa śarabandhena baddhau daśarathātmajau |

niḥśvasantau yathā nāgau śayānau rudhirokṣitau ||6.49.1||

Translation

The two sons of Daśaratha lay on the ground, bound fast in a dreadful net of arrows—like serpents, breathing heavily, their bodies smeared with blood.

Context

"Indeed, heroic Lakshmana never uttered an unpalatable word. I do not remember him speaking harsh words even when he was deeply provoked."

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Dasharatha

FAQs

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

Dharma here is shown through steadfast endurance in calamity: even the righteous can suffer, and their response is to bear adversity without abandoning their duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa have been struck and immobilized by a formidable barrage, lying wounded and bound by arrows on the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fortitude (dhairya) and unwavering commitment to duty despite pain and apparent defeat.