Shloka 6.92.3

युद्धकाण्डे द्विनवतितमः सर्गः — Indrajit’s Fall, Rama’s Embrace, and Sushena’s Battlefield Healing

Devanagari script

ततःसजाम्बवन्तंचहनूमन्तंचवीर्यवान् ।संनिपत्यमहातेजास्तांश्चसर्वान्वनौकसः ।।6.92.2।।आजगामततःशीघ्रंयत्रसुग्रीवराघवौ ।विभीषणमवष्टभ्यहनूमन्तंचलक्ष्मणः ।।6.92.3।।

Transliteration

sa tasya gandham āghrāya viśalyaḥ samapadyata |

tadā nirvedanaś caiva saṃrūḍha-vraṇa eva ca ||

Translation

He inhaled that fragrance, and at once became free of the embedded shafts; then he was released from pain, and his wounds closed up, returning to their natural state.

Context

Then Valiant and mighty Lakshmana called Jambavantha, Hanumantha, all the Vanaras, following Vibheeshana and Hanuman quickly reached Sugriva and Raghava.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Fragrance (healing agent; implied medicinal/sacred efficacy)

FAQs

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

Dharma is the preservation of life for righteous duty: healing is not indulgence but restoration so the protector of dharma may continue his rightful responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

A healing fragrance is administered; upon inhaling it, Lakṣmaṇa’s arrows are removed, pain ceases, and wounds heal rapidly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance in righteous service—Lakṣmaṇa is restored so he can continue supporting Rāma’s dharmic mission.