Shloka 6.85.23

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नः — Vibhishana’s Counsel and Lakshmana’s March to Nikumbhila

Devanagari script

अयंत्वांसचिवैःसार्थंमहात्मारजनीचरः ।अभिज्ञस्तस्यमायानांपृष्ठतोऽनुगमिष्यति ।।6.85.23।।

Transliteration

rāghavasya vacaḥ śrutvā lakṣmaṇaḥ savibhīṣaṇaḥ |

jagrāha kārmukaśreṣṭham atyadbhutaparākramaḥ ||6.85.24||

Translation

Hearing Rāghava’s words, Lakṣmaṇa—accompanied by Vibhīṣaṇa, of truly wondrous valor—took up the finest bow.

Context

"This great soul, night ranger (Vibheeshana) who knows his conjuring tricks well, will follow behind you with ministers."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Bow (kārmuka)

FAQs

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

Dharma as prompt obedience to righteous command: Lakṣmaṇa responds without hesitation when duty is assigned for the protection of the just.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Rāma’s instruction, Lakṣmaṇa arms himself and proceeds with Vibhīṣaṇa’s support.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s readiness, courage, and disciplined execution of duty.