Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 76
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
स भ्रातुः शासनं श्रुत्वा सर्वमप्रतिकूलयन्।आरोप्य मैथिलीं पूर्वमारुरोहाऽऽत्मवां स्ततः।।2.52.76।।
sa bhrātuḥ śāsanaṃ śrutvā sarvam apratikūlayan | āropya maithilīṃ pūrvam ārurōha ātmavāṃs tataḥ || 2.52.76 ||
भावाच्या आज्ञा ऐकून किंचितही प्रतिकूल न होता, आत्मसंयमी लक्ष्मणाने प्रथम मैथिली (सीता) हिला नावेत चढविले आणि मग स्वतः चढला।
Having heard his brother's command the self-controlled Lakshmana did as he was told.He first helped Sita get into the boat and thereafter boarded it himself.
FAQs
Dharma is disciplined obedience and service within rightful relationships—Lakṣmaṇa fulfills Rāma’s instruction precisely and respectfully.
Lakṣmaṇa carries out Rāma’s directions during the Gaṅgā crossing by helping Sītā board first.
Humility and self-control (ātmavat)—Lakṣmaṇa acts without ego, prioritizing duty and safety.