Shloka 6.83.13

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

Devanagari script

तंलक्ष्मणोऽथबाहुभ्यांपरिष्वज्यसुदुःखितः ।उवाचराममस्वस्थंवाक्यंहेत्वर्थसम्युतम् ।।6.83.13।।

Transliteration

taṃ lakṣmaṇo ’tha bāhubhyāṃ pariṣvajya suduḥkhitaḥ | uvāca rāmam asvasthaṃ vākyaṃ hetv-artha-samyutam ||

Translation

Then Lakṣmaṇa, deeply distressed, embraced the ailing Rāma in his arms and spoke words endowed with reason and purpose.

Context

Then, Lakshmana who was very worried held the arms of Rama who was unwell and spoke these meaningful words.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma includes wise counsel: loving support must be paired with rational guidance when a leader is shaken.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa physically supports Rāma and prepares to speak a reasoned argument to restore his resolve.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fraternal devotion combined with clarity—Lakṣmaṇa’s steadying presence.