Shloka 6.83.11

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

Devanagari script

तंभूमौदेवसङ्काशंपतितंदृश्यराघवम् ।अभिपेतुस्समुत्पत्यसर्वतःकपिसत्तमाः ।।6.83.11।।

Transliteration

taṃ bhūmau deva-saṅkāśaṃ patitaṃ dṛṣṭvā rāghavam | abhipetus samutpatya sarvataḥ kapisattamāḥ ||

Translation

Seeing Rāghava, godlike, fallen upon the ground, the best of the monkeys sprang up and rushed in from all sides.

Context

Seeing Raghava who is equal to god fallen on the ground, and the best of monkeys lifting him, the Vanaras from all over came jumping.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Kapi-sattamas (foremost Vānara leaders)

FAQs

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

Sevā as dharma: allies do not abandon their leader in weakness; they respond immediately with protection and care.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma collapses, the foremost Vānara heroes converge to help him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Devotion and readiness to serve—collective responsibility toward the righteous leader.