Shloka 3.8.6

सुतीक्ष्णाश्रमप्रस्थानम् (Departure from Sutikshna’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

त्वरामहे वयं द्रष्टुं कृत्स्नमाश्रममण्डलम्।ऋषीणां पुण्यशीलानां दण्डकारण्यवासिनाम्।।।।

Transliteration

ābadhya ca śubhe tūṇī cāpe ca ādāya su-svanau | niṣkrāntau āśramād gantum ubhau tau rāma-lakṣmaṇau ||

Translation

Then Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa both strapped on their auspicious quivers, took up their two resonant bows, and went forth from the hermitage to depart.

Context

We wish to see the entire circle of hermitages of the sages, residing in Dandaka forest. So we are in a hurry.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Ashrama (hermitage)
• Quivers (tuni)
• Bows (capa)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is protective responsibility: in a forest threatened by rākṣasas, the princes uphold kṣātra-dharma by remaining prepared to safeguard sages and the innocent.

What is the narrative situation?

After leave-taking and preparations, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa arm themselves and depart the hermitage to continue their journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vigilance and duty: their readiness with bow and quiver signals steadfast commitment to protection.