Shloka 3.30.38

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

ततो रामस्तु विजयी पूज्यमानो महर्षिभिः।प्रविवेशाश्रमं वीरो लक्ष्मणेनाभिपूजितः।।।।

Transliteration

tato rāmas tu vijayī pūjyamāno maharṣibhiḥ | praviveśāśramaṃ vīro lakṣmaṇenābhipūjitaḥ ||

Translation

Then the victorious hero Rāma—honored by the great ṛṣis and reverently received by Lakṣmaṇa—entered the hermitage.

Context

Then victorious Rama having been worshipped by the seers and also by Lakshmana entered the hermitage.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Maharṣis (great sages)
• Āśrama

FAQs

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

Honoring righteousness: those who protect dharma are worthy of reverence, and gratitude toward protectors is itself an ethical duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After victory, sages and Lakṣmaṇa pay respects to Rāma as he returns to the hermitage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dharmic leadership (earning honor), and Lakṣmaṇa’s humility and devotion in acknowledging it.