Shloka 3.74.28

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

Devanagari script

कृत्स्नं वनमिदं दृष्टं श्रोतव्यं च श्रुतं त्वया।तदिच्छाम्यभ्यनुज्ञाता त्यक्तुमेतत्कलेबरम्।।।।

Transliteration

kṛtsnaṁ vanam idaṁ dṛṣṭaṁ śrotavyaṁ ca śrutaṁ tvayā |

tad icchāmy abhyanujñātā tyaktum etat kalevaram ||

Translation

You have now seen this entire forest-tract and heard what was to be heard; therefore, with your permission, I wish to relinquish this body.

Context

You have seen the entire garden and have listened what is to be heard. With your permission I would like to give up this body.

Characters & Entities

• Śabarī
• Rāma
• vana (forest/hermitage region)
• kalevara (body)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes propriety and consent: Śabarī does not act impulsively but seeks Rāma’s approval, showing disciplined, respectful action aligned with truth and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After guiding Rāma around the sacred area, Śabarī announces her readiness to depart from life and requests his permission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vairāgya (detachment) joined with maryādā (propriety): she is ready to renounce the body but follows respectful procedure.