Shloka 3.75.10

पम्पादर्शनम् — Vision of Lake Pampā and the Turn toward Sugrīva

Devanagari script

आश्रमात्तु तत स्तस्मान्निष्क्रम्य स विशाम्पतिः।।3.75.10।।आजगाम ततः पम्पां लक्ष्मणेन सह प्रभुः।

Transliteration

āśramāt tu tataḥ tasmān niṣkramya sa viśāṃpatiḥ | ājagāma tataḥ pampāṃ lakṣmaṇena saha prabhuḥ || 3.75.10 ||

Translation

Then that lord of men set out from that hermitage and, accompanied by Lakṣmaṇa, proceeded to Lake Pampā.

Context

Then Rama the lord of men along with Lakshmana departed from the hermitage and went to Pampa.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Pampā (Lake Pampā)
• Āśrama (hermitage—Śabarī’s)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfastness in purpose: after honoring a devotee-sage, Rāma continues his rightful quest without delay, showing disciplined commitment.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa depart Śabarī’s hermitage and travel onward toward Pampā, the region connected with their next alliances.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance and leadership—Rāma is depicted as ‘lord of men,’ moving forward calmly and decisively with his brother.