Shloka 3.74.19

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

Devanagari script

दनोस्सकाशात्तत्त्वेन प्रभावं ते महात्मनः।श्रुतं प्रत्यक्षमिच्छामि सन्द्रष्टुं यदि मन्यसे।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ sa dharmātmā śabaryā śabarīm idam | rāghavaḥ prāha vijñāne tāṃ nityam abahiṣkṛtām ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Śabarī, the righteous Rāghava spoke to her—Śabarī—ever established in true understanding and never excluded from wisdom.

Context

I have heard from great Danu about your power. If you agree, I would like to see this power in person.

Characters & Entities

• Raghava (Rama)
• Śabarī
• vijñāna (true knowledge)

FAQs

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

Dharma honors inner realization over social status: one established in true knowledge is worthy of respect and dialogue.

What is the narrative situation?

After Śabarī’s words, the narration shifts to Rama responding to her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s fairness and reverence toward genuine spiritual attainment.