Shloka 3.15.26

पञ्चवटी-निवासः (Settlement at Pañcavaṭī and Construction of the Hermitage)

Devanagari script

स तं दृष्ट्वा कृतं सौम्यमाश्रमं सीतया सह।राघवः पर्णशालायां हर्षमाहारयत्परम्।।।।

Transliteration

sa taṃ dṛṣṭvā kṛtaṃ saumyam āśramaṃ sītayā saha |

rāghavaḥ parṇaśālāyāṃ harṣam āhārayat param || 3.15.26 ||

Translation

Seeing, together with Sītā, the gentle and well-made hermitage, Rāghava felt profound joy within that leaf-hut.

Context

Rama and Sita saw the beautiful hermitage built by Lakshmana, and expressed much happiness over the leaf-thatched cottage.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Sītā
• āśrama (hermitage)
• parṇaśālā (leaf-hut)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Contentment aligned with dharma: Rāma’s joy arises not from luxury but from rightful living, loving companionship, and a dutifully prepared home.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Sītā view the completed hermitage and are pleased with the leaf-hut.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s sāttvic joy and restraint—he values simple, dharmic sufficiency in forest exile.