Shloka 21
लक्ष्मण-प्राणरक्षा:
Lakshmana’s Revival by the Herb-Mountain
आ ख्यासतितुप्रसुप्तस्यस्रस्तगात्रस्यभूतले ।।।।सोच्छवासंहृदयंवीरकम्पमानंमुहुर्मुहुः ।
ākhyāsati tu prasuptasya srastagātrasya bhūtale |
sochvāsaṃ hṛdayaṃ vīra kampamānaṃ muhur muhuḥ ||
Embora jaza no chão como se dormisse, com os membros lassos, seu respirar e o coração do herói, pulsando repetidas vezes, dão a conhecer que a vida ainda persiste.
"From the movement of his limbs and throbbing of his heart again and again it is known that he is alive."
FAQs
Dharma includes responsible, evidence-based care: one should examine and understand reality (signs of life) before concluding or acting rashly.
Suṣeṇa explains the physical indicators—breathing and heartbeat—that show Lakṣmaṇa is alive.
Competence and clarity (vaidya-like discernment) used in service of compassion and duty.