Shloka 3.69.1

अयोमुखी-दर्शनम् तथा कबन्ध-प्रवेशः (Ayomukhi Encounter and the ظهور of Kabandha)

Devanagari script

कृत्वैवमुदकं तस्मै प्रस्थितौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।अवेक्षन्तौ वने सीतां पश्चिमां जग्मतुर्दिशम्।।।।

Transliteration

kṛtvaivam udakaṃ tasmai prasthitau rāmalakṣmaṇau |

avekṣantau vane sītāṃ paścimāṃ jagmatur diśam ||

Translation

Having thus offered the udaka water-libation to him, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa set out, scanning the forest for Sītā as they went toward the western direction.

Context

Rama and Lakshmana offered libations (for Jatayu) and went westward, looking for Sita in the forest.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Jaṭāyu
• Sītā
• Forest
• West (paścimā diś)

FAQs

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

Dharma balances saṃskāra (rites and respect) with kartavya (duty): after honoring Jaṭāyu, they immediately resume the truthful search for Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

The brothers depart after the libation and continue the search, moving westward through the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance and disciplined focus in fulfilling duty under distress.