Shloka 40
द्वादशः सर्गः — Rama’s Proof of Power, the First Duel, and the Identification Mark
Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 12
ततो गिरितटे जातामुत्पाट्य कुसुमाकुलाम्।लक्ष्मणो गजपुष्पीं तां तस्य कण्ठे व्यसर्जयत्4.12.40।।
tato giritaṭe jātām utpāṭya kusumākulām |
lakṣmaṇo gajapuṣpīṃ tāṃ tasya kaṇṭhe vyasarjayat ||
मग लक्ष्मणाने गिरितटावर उगवलेली, फुलांनी भरलेली ती गजपुष्पी उपटून त्याच्या (सुग्रीवाच्या) गळ्यात बांधली।
Then Lakshmana went to the mountain slope, plucked the (creeper with) gajapuspi blossoms and fastened it on the neck of Sugriva.
FAQs
Dharma is enabled by supportive action: Lakṣmaṇa’s assistance helps ensure that justice is executed accurately in the coming conflict.
Lakṣmaṇa carries out Rāma’s instruction by preparing Sugrīva with a visible identification mark before the duel.
Lakṣmaṇa’s fidelity and efficiency—he acts immediately to assist the dharmic mission.