Shloka 3.8.9

सुतीक्ष्णाश्रमप्रस्थानम् (Departure from Sutikshna’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

अविषह्यातपो यावत्सूर्यो नातिविराजते।अमार्गेणागतां लक्ष्मीं प्राप्येवान्वयवर्जितः।।3.8.8।।तावदिच्छामहे गन्तुमित्युक्त्वा चरणौ मुनेः।ववन्दे सहसौमित्रिस्सीतया सह राघवः।। 3.8.9।।

Transliteration

tāvad icchāmahe gantum ity uktvā caraṇau muneḥ |

vavande saha-saumitriḥ sītayā saha rāghavaḥ ||3.8.9||

Translation

Saying, “We wish to depart before then,” Rāghava—together with Sītā and with Saumitri—bowed in reverence at the sage’s feet.

Context

We wish to depart before the Sun grows unbearably hot like the man devoid of good lineage who acquires wealth through unlawful means (becomes arrogant). Thereafter Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana offered worship at the feet of the venerable sage.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Sītā
• Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa)
• Muni (sage)

FAQs

How does this verse reflect dharma (righteous conduct)?

Rāma’s bowing at the sage’s feet shows maryādā—humble respect to spiritual authority—an essential aspect of dharma even while undertaking urgent duties.

Where is satya (truthfulness) seen in this verse?

By stating his intention plainly (“we wish to depart”) and then acting consistently with respectful conduct, Rāma aligns speech and action, supporting the Ramayana’s ideal of satya.