Shloka 3.15.6

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु रामेण लक्ष्मण संयताञ्जलिः।सीतासमक्षं काकुत्स्थमिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

suprītaḥ tena vākyena lakṣmaṇasya mahātmanaḥ |

vimṛśan rocayāmāsa deśaṃ sarva-guṇānvitam ||

Translation

Pleased by the words of great-souled Lakṣmaṇa, Rāma reflected and then chose a site endowed with every good quality.

Context

Having been thus instructed by Rama, Lakshmana said with folded palms in the presence of Sita:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes wise discernment: Rāma does not act impulsively but deliberates and chooses what supports righteous living.

What is the narrative situation?

After Lakṣmaṇa’s pledge of obedience, Rāma evaluates and selects a suitable place for their hermitage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s thoughtful decision-making and capacity to lead with calm judgment.