Shloka 2.117.4

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

Devanagari script

तस्मादन्यत्र गच्छाम इति सञ्चिन्त्य राघवः।प्रातिष्ठत स वैदेह्या लक्ष्मणेन च सङ्गतः।।।।

Transliteration

tasmād anyatra gacchāma iti sañcintya rāghavaḥ | prātiṣṭhata sa vaidehyā lakṣmaṇena ca saṅgataḥ ||

Translation

Resolving, “Therefore, let us go elsewhere,” Rāghava set out, accompanied by Vaidehī and Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

We shall, therefore, go to some other place, having resolved thus, Rama accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana set forth.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in righteous resolve: once a dharmic decision is made, it is carried out without wavering.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma decides to move on to another place and begins the journey with Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s firmness and calm leadership in exile, guiding his companions with clarity.