Shloka 6.49.31

शरबन्धनविलापः (The Lament under the Net of Arrows)

Devanagari script

ततस्सर्वाण्यनीकानिस्थापयित्वाविभीषणः ।।6.49.31।।आजगामगदापाणिस्त्वरितंयत्रराघवः ।

Transliteration

parityakṣāmy ahaṃ prāṇān vānarāṇāṃ tu paśyatām | yadi pañcatvam āpannaḥ sumitrānandavardhanaḥ ||6.49.7||

Translation

If Lakṣmaṇa—Sumitrā’s joy—has indeed passed into the state of the five elements, then I will abandon my life, even as the Vānaras look on.

Context

Thereafter, Vibheeshana, settling all the army, hastened to reach Raghava with a mace.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sumitra
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as radical solidarity: Rāma sees his own life as ethically bound to Lakṣmaṇa’s, reflecting a vow-like commitment to those who uphold his righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, fearing Lakṣmaṇa is dead, declares he will not continue living, speaking in front of the Vanara host.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity in relationships and accountability: Rāma refuses to treat others’ sacrifice as expendable for achieving ends.