Shloka 3.20.7

विंशः सर्गः (Sarga 20): शूर्पणखाप्रेरितराक्षसवधः — The Slaying of the Fourteen Demons Sent by Śūrpaṇakhā

Devanagari script

पुत्रौ दशरथस्यावां भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।प्रविष्टौ सीतया सार्धं दुश्चरं दण्डकावनम्।।।।

Transliteration

putrau daśarathasyāvāṃ bhrātarau rāmalakṣmaṇau | praviṣṭau sītayā sārdhaṃ duścaraṃ daṇḍakāvanam ||

Translation

We are the two sons of Daśaratha—brothers, Rama and Lakṣmaṇa—who have entered, along with Sītā, the hard-to-traverse Dandaka forest.

Context

We, Rama and Lakshmana, sons of Dasaratha, are brothers, who have entered the inaccessible Dandaka forest along with Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sita
• Dasaratha
• Dandaka forest (Daṇḍakāvana)

FAQs

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

Satya (truthfulness) and transparency: Rama states his identity plainly, showing dharmic conduct even toward adversaries.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama introduces himself and Lakshmana, explaining that they are in the Dandaka forest with Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthful speech (satya) joined with calm self-possession in a tense encounter.