Shloka 3.24.15

उत्पातदर्शनं खरसैन्यसमागमश्च (Omens of calamity and the approach of Khara’s army)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु रामेण लक्ष्मणस्सह सीताया।शरानादाय चापं च गुहां दुर्गां समाश्रयत्।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktas tu rāmeṇa lakṣmaṇaḥ saha sītayā | śarān ādāya cāpaṃ ca guhāṃ durgāṃ samāśrayat ||

Translation

Thus instructed by Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa took up the arrows and the bow and, with Sītā, entered and sought refuge in the inaccessible cave.

Context

Thus ordered by Rama, Lakshmana took the arrows and the bow and accompanied by Sita took shelter in the inaccessible cave.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sita
• cave (guhā)
• bow (cāpa)
• arrows (śara)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes faithful execution of one’s assigned duty; Lakshmana promptly carries out Rama’s protective instruction.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana escorts Sītā to a secure cave and prepares with weapons, following Rama’s command.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s loyalty and readiness—swift, disciplined action in service of protection.