Shloka 3.74.30

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

Devanagari script

धर्मिष्ठं तु वचश्श्रुत्वा राघवस्सहलक्ष्मणः।प्रहर्षमतुलं लेभे आश्चर्यमिति तत्त्वतः।।।।

Transliteration

dharmiṣṭhaṁ tu vacaḥ śrutvā rāghavaḥ sahalakṣmaṇaḥ |

praharṣam atulaṁ lebhe āścaryam iti tattvataḥ ||

Translation

Hearing her words, firmly rooted in dharma, Rāma—together with Lakṣmaṇa—was filled with incomparable joy, and in truth recognized: “This is wondrous.”

Context

Rama and Lakshmana on hearing the pious words of Savari joyfully exclaimed, This is really wonderful.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Śabarī (implied by “her words”)
• dharma

FAQs

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

Dharma is the capacity to recognize and honor righteousness in others; Rāma’s joy arises from hearing speech aligned with truth and right conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

After Śabarī’s account and request, the narrator describes Rāma’s internal response—joy and amazement—shared with Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s discernment and respect for dharma: he responds not with pride but with appreciative wonder toward sincere righteousness.