Shloka 6.85.24

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

Devanagari script

राघवस्यवच्श्रुत्वालक्ष्मणस्सविभीषणः ।जग्राहकार्मुकश्रेष्ठमत्यद्भुतपराक्रमः ।।6.85.24।।

Transliteration

sannaddhaḥ kavacī khaṅgī saśaro vāmacāpabhṛt |

rāmapādāv upaspṛśya hṛṣṭaḥ saumitrir abravīt ||6.85.25||

Translation

Fully equipped—armored, sword-bearing, furnished with arrows, and holding his bow—Saumitri joyfully touched Rāma’s feet in reverence and spoke.

Context

"On hearing Raghava's words, Lakshmana of wonderful courage took up the best of bows accompanied by Vbheeshana."

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• Rāma
• Armor
• Sword
• Arrows
• Bow

FAQs

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

Dharma as maryādā (proper conduct): even in war, Lakṣmaṇa honors his elder and commander, grounding action in reverence and right relationship.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa arms himself for battle, pays respect to Rāma by touching his feet, and prepares to declare his resolve.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Devotion, humility, and disciplined readiness—courage guided by respect.