Shloka 6.90.38

इन्द्रजित्-लक्ष्मणयुद्धम् तथा वानरप्रोत्साहनम् (Indrajit–Lakshmana Battle and the Rallying of the Vanaras)

Devanagari script

स्व्स्त्वस्तुलोकेभ्यइतिजजल्पुस्तेमहर्षयः ।।।।सम्पेतुश्चात्रसन्तप्तागन्धर्वाःसहचारणैः ।

Transliteration

svasty astu loke bhya iti jajalpus te maharṣayaḥ |

sampetuś cātra santaptā gandharvāḥ saha cāraṇaiḥ |

Translation

The great sages murmured, “Let there be well-being for the worlds”; and the Gandharvas, together with the Cāraṇas present there, departed in distress.

Context

Sages murmured saying" may this world be well." Gandharvas, Charanas (who came to see the battle) went distressed.

Characters & Entities

• Maharṣis (great sages)
• Gandharvas
• Cāraṇas
• Worlds (lokāḥ)

FAQs

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

Compassionate universal welfare (lokakalyāṇa) is a dharmic ideal: even while witnessing war, sages pray for the well-being of all worlds, reflecting truth and benevolence rather than partisan hatred.

What is the narrative situation?

Celestial observers react to the battle’s severity: sages offer a blessing-prayer, while Gandharvas and Cāraṇas withdraw in distress.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Karunā (compassion) and maṅgalabhāvanā (benevolent intention toward all beings).