Shloka 6.83.3

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

Devanagari script

तद्गच्छकुरुसाहाय्यंस्वबलेनाभिसम्वृतः ।क्षिप्रमक्षपतेतस्यकपिश्रेष्ठस्ययुध्यतः ।।6.83.3।।

Transliteration

tad gaccha kuru sāhāyyaṃ sva-balena abhisamvṛtaḥ | kṣipram ṛkṣapate tasya kapi-śreṣṭhasya yudhyataḥ ||6.83.3||

Translation

Therefore go—surrounded by your own forces—and render aid at once, O lord of bears, to that best of monkeys as he fights.

Context

"O King of Bears! Accompanied by your army, go to the battlefield and help the best of monkeys."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Jāmbavān
• Kapiśreṣṭha (best of monkeys; likely a leading Vānara such as Hanumān/Sugrīva/Angada—unspecified in this verse)

FAQs

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

It reflects kṣātra-dharma: timely support of allies and decisive action in a just war to protect the righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

During active combat, Rāma directs Jāmbavān to reinforce a key Vānara warrior engaged in battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic leadership and responsibility toward allies.