Shloka 6.83.1

त्र्यशीतितमः सर्गः (Sarga 83) — Hanumān Reports Sītā’s ‘Slaying’; Rāma Collapses; Lakṣmaṇa’s Counter-Discourse on Dharma and Artha

Devanagari script

राघवश्चापिविपुलंतंराक्षसवनौकसाम् ।श्रुत्वासङ्ग्रामनिर्घोषंजाम्बवन्तमुवाच ह ।।6.83.1।।

Transliteration

rāghavaś cāpi vipulaṃ taṃ rākṣasavanaukasām | śrutvā saṅgrāmanirghoṣaṃ jāmbavantam uvāca ha ||

Translation

Rāghava too, hearing the tremendous din of battle between the Rākṣasas and the forest-dwelling Vānaras, addressed Jāmbavān.

Context

Hearing the great noise of war between Rakshasas and Vanaras, Rama said to Jambavantha.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Jāmbavān
• Rākṣasas
• Vānara/forest-dwellers

FAQs

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

Rāja-dharma: a leader does not remain passive amid chaos; he seeks counsel and acts responsibly for the protection of allies.

What is the narrative situation?

As the battle intensifies, Rāma hears the uproar and turns to Jāmbavān for direction or information.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attentive leadership—Rāma’s readiness to consult the wise and respond to events.