Shloka 3.69.9

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

Devanagari script

ततः पूर्वेण तौ गत्वा त्रिक्रोशं भ्रातरौ तदा।क्रौञ्चारण्यमतिक्रम्य मतङ्गाश्रममन्तरा।।3.69.8।।दृष्ट्वा तु तद्वनं घोरं बहुभीममृगद्विजम्।ननासत्त्वसमाकीर्णं सर्वं गहनपादपम्।।3.69.9।।ददृशाते तु तौ तत्र दरीं दशरथात्मजौ।पातालसमगम्भीरां तमसा नित्यसंवृताम्।।3.69.10।।

Transliteration

iti bruvāṇo dṛḍhasatyavikramo mahāyaśā dāśarathiḥ pratāpavān |

avekṣya saumitrim udagrapauruṣaṃ sthirāṃ tadā svāṃ matim ātmanā 'karot ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the illustrious and mighty son of Daśaratha—whose valor stood firm in truth—looked upon Saumitri of exalted manliness; then, by his own inner strength, he steadied his mind and fixed his resolve.

Context

Then both the sons of Dasaratha, went further east, crossed the kraunchaforest after three krosas. They saw a dreadful forest which was full of fierce animals and birds near the hermitage of sage Matanga. It was densely covered with trees. They saw there a cave perpetually enveloped in darkness which was as deep as the netherworld.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitri)
• Dasaratha

FAQs

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

Satya-grounded resolve: right action requires a stable mind anchored in truth, especially when leading others through crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

After instructing Lakṣmaṇa, Rāma inwardly consolidates his determination to proceed with purpose in the search and ensuing conflict.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Netr̥tva (leadership) supported by satya-niṣṭhā (commitment to truth): Rāma steadies himself and thereby steadies his companion.