Shloka 3.64.24

गोदावरीतटे सीतान्वेषणम् — The Search for Sītā at the Godāvarī

Devanagari script

एवं सम्भाषमाणौ तावन्योन्यं भ्रातरावुभौ।।।।वसुन्धरायां पतितं पुष्पमार्गमपश्यताम्।

Transliteration

evaṃ sambhāṣamāṇau tāv anyonyaṃ bhrātarāv ubhau | vasundharāyāṃ patitaṃ puṣpamārgam apaśyatām ||

Translation

As the two brothers spoke with one another, they saw upon the earth a trail of fallen flowers.

Context

Talking with each other, the two brothers took the path on earth strewn with flowers.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• puṣpa (flowers)

FAQs

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

Dharma is the disciplined pursuit of truth: they remain alert to evidence and follow signs patiently, turning observation into purposeful action.

What is the narrative situation?

While searching, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa discover a trail of flowers on the ground—an important clue connected to Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attentiveness and perseverance in adversity.