Shloka 2.117.1

अत्र्याश्रमगमनम् तथा अनसूयोपदेशः (Arrival at Atri’s Hermitage and Anasuya’s Counsel)

Devanagari script

राघव स्त्वथ यातेषु तपस्विषु विचिन्तयन्।न तत्रारोचयद्वासं कारणैर्बहुभिस्तदा।।।।

Transliteration

rāghavas tv atha yāteṣu tapasviṣu vicintayan | na tatrārocayad vāsaṃ kāraṇair bahubhis tadā || 2.117.1 ||

Translation

When the ascetics had departed, Rāghava reflected deeply and, for many reasons, did not approve of staying there any longer.

Context

When the ascetics had departed, Rama thought over the matter well and did not like to reside there for many reasons.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• tapasvins (ascetics)
• āśrama (implied location)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes prudent discernment: Rāma weighs circumstances and chooses a course that best protects the righteous and avoids foreseeable harm.

What is the narrative situation?

After the sages leave, Rāma thinks over what has happened and decides the place is not suitable for continued residence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s thoughtful judgment (viveka) and responsibility in choosing a dwelling aligned with dharmic aims.