Shloka 6.5.9

सेनानिवेशः रामविलापश्च (Encampment on the Northern Shore; Rama’s Lament and Sandhyā)

Devanagari script

अवगाह्यर्णवंस्वप्स्येसौमित्रेभवताविना ।कथञ्चित्प्रज्वलन्कामस्समांसुप्तंजलेदहेत् ।।।।

Transliteration

avagāhya arṇavaṃ svapsye saumitre bhavatā vinā | kathañcit prajvalan kāmas māṃ suptaṃ jale dahet ||6.5.9||

Translation

O Saumitri, without you I shall plunge into the ocean and lie down there; perhaps then the blazing god of desire will not burn me while I sleep in the water.

Context

O Saumitri! Plunging into water alone I will lie down. Probably then the god of love will not be able to consume me while sleeping.

Characters & Entities

• Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa)
• arṇava/sāgara (ocean)
• Kāma (Madana)

FAQs

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

Dharma is reliance on rightful support: the speaker values the presence of a devoted companion (Lakṣmaṇa) and seeks a disciplined way to master distress rather than act destructively.

What is the narrative situation?

Overwhelmed by the ‘fire’ of separation, the speaker tells Lakṣmaṇa he may immerse himself in the ocean to cool that anguish.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fraternal trust and loyalty—Lakṣmaṇa is addressed as indispensable support in sustaining the righteous mission.