Shloka 3
जटायुवृत्तान्तः
Jatāyu’s Testimony and Rāma’s Grief
किं करिष्यावहे वत्स क्व वा गच्छाव लक्ष्मण।केनोपायेन गच्छेयं सीतामिति विचिन्तय।।।।
kiṁ kariṣyāvahe vatsa kva vā gacchāva lakṣmaṇa | kenopāyena gaccheyaṁ sītām iti vicintaya ||
വത്സ ലക്ഷ്മണാ, ഇനി നാം എന്തു ചെയ്യും, എവിടേക്കു പോകും? ഏതു ഉപായംകൊണ്ട് ഞാൻ സീതയെ എത്തിച്ചേരാം—അതു ചിന്തിക്കൂ.
Saying such words and showing filial affection, he caressed Jatayu repeatedly with Lakshmana.
FAQs
Dharma here appears as responsible action guided by reflection: grief is acknowledged, but Rāma seeks a practical, righteous course rather than impulsive reaction.
After Sītā’s abduction, Rāma turns to Lakṣmaṇa for counsel, asking how and where they should proceed to find her.
Prudence and humility in leadership—Rāma consults Lakṣmaṇa, showing deliberation and reliance on wise counsel under crisis.