Shloka 6.83.43

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

Devanagari script

उत्थिष्ठनरशार्दूलदीर्घबाहोधृतव्रत ।किमात्मानंमहात्मानंमात्मानं न बुध्यसे ।।6.83.43।।

Transliteration

utthiṣṭha naraśārdūla dīrghabāho dhṛtavrata | kim ātmānaṁ mahātmānaṁ mātmānaṁ na budhyase ||6.83.43||

Translation

Rise, tiger among men—long-armed and firm in vow. Why do you not recognize yourself: a great-souled one, master of your own self?

Context

"O tiger among men! O broad shouldered endowed with fortitude! Why do you not know yourself that you are a great soul and doer of action?"

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma rests on self-knowledge and self-command; one must remember one’s responsibility and inner strength in adversity.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma is shaken by tragic news; he is urged to rise and recall his identity as a steadfast protector.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Ātma-saṁyama (self-control) and dhṛti (steadfastness).