Shloka 3.74.20

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

Devanagari script

एतत्तु वचनं श्रुत्ता रामवक्त्राद्विनिस्सृतम्।शबरी दर्शयामास तावुभौ तद्वनं महत्।।।।

Transliteration

etat tu vacanaṃ śrutvā rāma-vaktrād vinissṛtam | śabarī darśayāmāsa tāv ubhau tad vanaṃ mahat ||

Translation

Hearing these words spoken from Rama’s mouth, Śabarī began to show both of them that vast forest-grove.

Context

At these words from the mouth of Rama, Sabari took them both round the great garden.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Śabarī
• forest/grove (vana)

FAQs

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

Responsive service: dharma is enacted by promptly assisting the righteous when requested, without delay or pride.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rama’s request, Śabarī leads Rama and Lakshmana to see the great grove.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śabarī’s obedience and helpfulness (sevā-bhāva) in guiding them.