Shloka 3.74.1

शबरी-आश्रम-प्रवेशः (Rama and Lakshmana at Sabari’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

तौ कबन्धेन तं मार्गं पम्पाया दर्शितं वने।प्रतस्थतुर्दिशं गृह्य प्रतीचीं नृवरात्मजौ।।।।

Transliteration

tau kabandhena taṁ mārgaṁ pampāyā darśitaṁ vane | pratasthatur diśaṁ gṛhya pratīcīṁ nṛvarātmajau ||

Translation

The two princes, sons of the king, set out through the forest, taking the western direction along the path to Lake Pampā that Kabandha had shown them.

Context

The two princes set forth in the western direction towards Pampa shown by Kabandha.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Kabandha
• Pampā (lake/region)
• forest
• western direction

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined perseverance: after receiving right counsel, they act promptly and continue the righteous quest without delay.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama and Lakshmana begin their westward journey toward Pampā, following Kabandha’s directions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination (dṛḍha-saṅkalpa): continuing the search for Sītā through hardship with steady resolve.