Shloka 3.8.11

सुतीक्ष्णाश्रमप्रस्थानम् (Departure from Sutikshna’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

अरिष्टं गच्छ पन्थानं राम सौमित्रिणा सह।सीतया चानया सार्धं छाययेवानुवृत्तया।।।।

Transliteration

ariṣṭaṃ gaccha panthānaṃ rāma saumitriṇā saha |

sītayā cānayā sārdhaṃ chāyayeva anuvṛttayā ||

Translation

“Go safely, O Rama, along the path with Saumitri, and with this Sita too—who follows you like a shadow.”

Context

You may safely tread, O Rama, this path along with Lakshmana and Sita who is following you like a shadow.

Characters & Entities

• Sūtīkṣṇa
• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitri)
• Sita

FAQs

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

The verse underscores protective duty and companionship: the righteous path is travelled with vigilance and care for dependents, especially Sita.

What is the narrative situation?

Sūtīkṣṇa blesses Rama’s onward travel and acknowledges Sita’s steadfast presence beside Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sita’s fidelity and steadfastness; Rama’s role as protector-leader, supported by Lakshmana’s loyal guardianship.