Shloka 2
किष्किन्धाप्रवेशः—लक्ष्मणस्य कोपः, तारासान्त्वम्, सुग्रीवदर्शनम्
Lakshmana Enters Kishkindha: Anger, Tara’s Mediation, and Sugriva Encountered
द्वारस्था हरयस्तत्र महाकाया महाबलाः।बभूवुर्लक्ष्मणं दृष्ट्वा सर्वे प्राञ्जलय स्थिताः।।।।
dvārasthā harayas tatra mahākāyā mahābalāḥ |
babhūvur lakṣmaṇaṃ dṛṣṭvā sarve prāñjalayaḥ sthitāḥ ||
সেখানে দ্বারে অবস্থানকারী বিশালদেহী, মহাবল বানররা লক্ষ্মণকে দেখে সকলেই করজোড়ে শ্রদ্ধাভরে দাঁড়িয়ে রইল।
Righteous Lakshmana crossed the seven enclosures filled with different kinds of people and saw a great harem full of several bright gold and silver cots, excellent seats here and there with best of cushions spread.
FAQs
Dharma as respectful conduct: even powerful guardians uphold courtesy and proper reception (satkāra) toward a noble guest.
Lakṣmaṇa arrives at Sugrīva’s residence; the vānara gate-guards recognize him and greet him formally at the entrance.
Discipline and reverence in service—strength is shown as controlled and aligned with etiquette rather than aggression.