Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 55, Shloka 15
चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः
Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing
ततो वेतसशाखाश्च जम्बूशाखाश्च वीर्यवान्।चकार लक्ष्मणश्छित्वा सीताया स्सुखमासनम्।।।।
tato vetasa-śākhāś ca jambū-śākhāś ca vīryavān |
cakāra lakṣmaṇaś chitvā sītāyāḥ sukham āsanam ||
তারপর বীর্যবান লক্ষ্মণ বেতের ডাল ও জাম্বু (জাম) গাছের শাখা কেটে, সীতার জন্য আরামদায়ক আসন তৈরি করলেন।
The valiant Lakshmana cut the stems of reeds and branches of the Jambu tree to prepare a comfortable seat for Sita (on that float).
FAQs
Dharma is service (sevā) and protection of the vulnerable: Lakṣmaṇa ensures Sītā’s comfort and safety even in hardship.
As they prepare to cross the river, Lakṣmaṇa arranges a proper seat for Sītā on the float.
Selfless service and attentiveness—Lakṣmaṇa’s readiness to support Sītā without seeking recognition.