Shloka 3.7.16

सुतीक्ष्णाश्रमप्रवेशः — Entry into Sutikshna’s Hermitage

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु रामेण महर्षिर्लोकविश्रुतः।अब्रवीन्मधुरं वाक्यं हर्षेण महताऽप्लुतः।।3.7.16।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ tu rāmeṇa maharṣir loka-viśrutaḥ |

abravīn madhuraṃ vākyaṃ harṣeṇa mahatāplutaḥ || 3.7.16 ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Rāma, the great sage—renowned in the world—overwhelmed with great joy, spoke sweet words in reply.

Context

Thus addressed by Rama, Sutikshna, the great sage, well-known to the world was highly delighted. He (then) said these sweet words:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sūtīkṣṇa

FAQs

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

Right speech and right reception: respectful address fosters harmony; dharma is also social—maintaining auspicious relations between rulers/warriors and ascetics.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator notes Sūtīkṣṇa’s delighted reaction to Rāma’s words, preparing for the sage’s guidance about the hermitage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s courtesy and the sage’s graciousness—mutual propriety (maryādā) in dialogue.