Shloka 2.116.24

तपस्विनाम् औत्सुक्यं राक्षसत्रासश्च (Ascetics’ Anxiety and the Fear of Rakshasas)

Devanagari script

अभिनन्द्य समापृच्छ्य समाधाय च राघवम्।स जगामाश्रमं त्यक्त्वा कुलैः कुलपतिस्सह।।2.116.24।।

Transliteration

abhinandya samāpṛcchya samādhāya ca rāghavam |

sa jagāmāśramaṁ tyaktvā kulaiḥ kulapatiḥ saha ||2.116.24||

Translation

Having greeted Rāghava, taken leave of him, and set matters in order with him, the leader departed, abandoning the hermitage together with his community.

Context

The leader of the group quit the hermitage along with his companions after paying respect to Rama, convincing him and taking leave of him.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• kulapati (chief ascetic)
• āśrama (hermitage)

FAQs

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

Dharma in social conduct: respectful leave-taking and clear resolution (samādhāya) preserve harmony even amid crisis, reflecting satya in communication and orderly action.

What is the narrative situation?

The ascetic leader formally takes leave of Rāma and departs with his followers, giving up the threatened hermitage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courtesy and composure: both sides maintain dignified conduct, even while facing danger and separation.