Shloka 6.49.29

शरबन्धनविलापः (The Lament under the Net of Arrows)

Devanagari script

मित्रकार्यंकृतमिदंभवद्भिर्वानरर्षभाः ।।6.49.29।।अनुज्ञातामयासर्वेयथेष्टंगन्तुमर्हथ ।

Transliteration

tato dṛṣṭvā sa rudhiraṃ niṣaṇṇaṃ gāḍham arpitam | bhrātaraṃ dīnavadanaṃ paryadevayad āturaḥ ||6.49.4||

Translation

Then, seeing his brother—bloodied, sunk down, tightly bound, his face wretched—Rāma, stricken with anguish, began to lament.

Context

"O Bulls among Vanaras! All of you should go permitted by me. You have done friend's work. You may go where you wish to go. I permit said Rama."

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as relational responsibility: the righteous person is not emotionally indifferent; he recognizes bonds of duty and love, and grief itself testifies to moral seriousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma sees Lakṣmaṇa grievously hurt and restrained, and his sorrow erupts into lament.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassion and loyalty to kin: Rāma’s heart is anchored in dharmic bonds, especially the protective duty toward a devoted brother.