Shloka 1
किष्किन्धाप्रवेशः—लक्ष्मणस्य कोपः, तारासान्त्वम्, सुग्रीवदर्शनम्
Lakshmana Enters Kishkindha: Anger, Tara’s Mediation, and Sugriva Encountered
अथ प्रतिसमादिष्टो लक्ष्मणः परवीरहा।प्रविवेश गुहां घोरां किष्किन्धां रामशासनात्।।।।
atha pratisamādiṣṭo lakṣmaṇaḥ paravīrahā |
praviveśa guhāṃ ghorāṃ kiṣkindhāṃ rāmaśāsanāt ||
Pagkaraan, si Lakṣmaṇa—tagapagpuksa ng mga kaaway na mandirigma—na wastong naatasan, ay pumasok sa nakapanghihilakbot na yungib-lungsod ng Kiṣkindhā, sa pagsunod sa utos ni Rāma.
Instructed by Rama, and having been permitted, Lakshmana, the slayer of enemies entered the frightful cave of Kishkinda.
FAQs
Dharma here is disciplined obedience to a rightful command: Lakṣmaṇa acts not from impulse but from Rāma’s directive, showing duty-bound service (sevā) aligned with righteousness.
After being instructed by Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa proceeds into Kiṣkindhā—described as a formidable cavern—beginning his approach into the vānaras’ royal domain.
Lakṣmaṇa’s steadfast loyalty and readiness to act for Rāma’s mission, even when the setting is intimidating and politically sensitive.