Shloka 3.57.13

मारीचवधोत्तरं रामस्य शङ्का-निमित्त-दर्शनं लक्ष्मण-निग्रहश्च (After Maricha’s Slaying: Omens, Anxiety, and Rama’s Rebuke of Lakshmana)

Devanagari script

तानि दृष्ट्वा निमित्तानि महाघोराणि राघवः।न्यवर्तताथ त्वरितो जवेनाश्रममात्मनः।।।।

Transliteration

sītāṃ sa tu varārohāṃ lakṣmaṇaṃ ca mahābalam |

ājagāma janasthānaṃ cintayann eva rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

Rāghava arrived at Janasthāna, his thoughts fixed upon Sītā of graceful form and upon mighty Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

On seeing such dreadfu omens at that time, Rama hurried back to his hermitage.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Sītā
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Janasthāna

FAQs

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

Dharma includes steadfast guardianship: the righteous do not become careless about the safety of family and dependents.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma returns toward the dwelling area, preoccupied with Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa’s well-being.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective love and responsibility (rakṣā-dharma) toward Sītā and his brother.