सुमित्रोपदेशः
Sumitra’s Consolation to Kausalya
धनुर्ग्रहवरो यस्य बाणखड्गास्त्रभृत्स्वयम्।लक्ष्मणो व्रजति ह्यग्रे तस्य किं नाम दुर्लभम्।।।।
dhanurgrahavaro yasya bāṇa-khaḍgāstra-bhṛt svayam | lakṣmaṇo vrajati hy agre tasya kiṃ nāma durlabham ||
தனுச்சை ஏந்துவதில் சிறந்தவனாய், தானே அம்பு-வாள்-ஆயுதங்களைத் தாங்கிய லக்ஷ்மணன் முன்னே செல்கையில்—அத்தகைய ராமனுக்கு எது அரிது?
What is impossible for Rama ahead of whom moves Lakshmana, the best of archers, weilding swords, arrows and other weapons?
Dharma is supported by loyal service: Lakshmana’s protective companionship exemplifies duty to family and to righteous leadership.
To reduce Kausalya’s fear for Rama in the forest, the speaker points to Lakshmana’s martial readiness and constant presence.
Lakshmana’s sevā and vīrya—devoted service expressed as vigilant protection.