Shloka 6.92.8

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

Devanagari script

साधुलक्ष्मणतुष्टोऽस्मिकर्मचासुकरंकृतम् ।रावणेर्हिविनाशेनजितमुत्यपधारय ।।।।

Transliteration

sādhu lakṣmaṇa tuṣṭo ’smi karma cāsukaraṃ kṛtam | rāvaṇer hi vināśena jitam ity upadhāraya ||

Translation

“Well done, Lakṣmaṇa! I am pleased. A difficult deed has been accomplished; know this for certain: by the destruction of Rāvaṇa’s son, victory is effectively secured.”

Context

"Well done, Lakshmana! I am glad. A difficult deed has been done. By the fall of Indrajith success has been achieved."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Indrajit (Meghanāda)
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Rāma models dhārmic leadership: recognizing righteous effort and giving truthful, timely praise to strengthen morale in a just war.

What is the narrative situation?

Immediately after Indrajit’s fall, Rāma addresses Lakṣmaṇa, affirming that the most difficult obstacle has been removed and victory is now within reach.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s vīrya (valor) and perseverance, and Rāma’s gratitude and clear-sighted judgment.