Shloka 6.74.16

औषधिपर्वताहरणम् / The Retrieval of the Herb-Bearing Mountain

Devanagari script

च्चिदार्यशरैस्तीक्ष्णैर्नप्राणाध्वंसितास्तव ।।6.74.15।।विभीषणवचश्श्रुत्वाजाम्बवानृक्षपुङ्गवः ।कृच्छ्रादभ्युग्दिरन्वाक्यमिदंवचनमब्रवीत् ।।6.74.16।।

Transliteration

kaccid ārya śarais tīkṣṇair na prāṇādhvaṃsitās tava ||6.74.15||

Translation

“Noble sir—have these sharp arrows not destroyed your life-breath?”

Context

"O Noble Jambavan! Indeed, your life has not been afflicted with these sharp arrows." Hearing this, Jambavan uttered these words with difficulty."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Jāmbavān

FAQs

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

Speaking with concern and truthfulness—checking on another’s well-being—is a dharmic use of speech, especially toward elders and allies.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa finds Jāmbavān severely wounded and immediately asks whether he has survived.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s empathy and courtesy (ārya-sambhāṣaṇa), expressed through careful inquiry.