Shloka 3.72.1

कबन्धमोक्षः—सुग्रीवमैत्र्युपदेशः (Kabandha’s Release and Counsel to Befriend Sugriva)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तौतु तौ वीरौ कबन्धेन नरेश्वरौ।गिरिप्रदरमासाद्य पावकं विससर्जतुः।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktau tu tau vīrau kabandhena nareśvarau | giripradaram āsādya pāvakaṃ visasarjatuḥ ||

Translation

Thus instructed by Kabandha, the two heroic lords among men reached a cleft in the mountain and kindled the sacred fire to perform the rite.

Context

Thus said by Kabandha, the two lords of men, the heroes reached a cave in the mountain and lighted the fire.

Characters & Entities

• Kabandha
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• mountain cleft/cave (giripradara)
• fire (pāvaka)

FAQs

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

Even amid hardship, one should perform rightful duties—here, honoring a being’s request and completing the proper rite, reflecting compassion and adherence to dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

After Kabandha’s counsel, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa proceed to a mountain cleft and light a fire as part of the rite connected with Kabandha’s release.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and compassion: the brothers act promptly to fulfill what is ethically and ritually appropriate.