Shloka 2.117.6

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

Devanagari script

स्वयमातिथ्यमादिश्य सर्वमन्यत्सुसत्कृतम्।सौमित्रिं च महाभागां सीतां च समसान्त्वयत्।।।।

Transliteration

svayam ātithyam ādiśya sarvam anyat susatkṛtam | saumitriṃ ca mahābhāgāṃ sītāṃ ca samasāntvayat ||

Translation

Atri personally arranged fitting hospitality in every way, and he also comforted Saumitri and the noble Sītā with kindly words.

Context

That sage Atri himself extended to Rama the hospitality befitting him in all possible ways and treated Lakshmana and highly virtuous Sita with kind words.

Characters & Entities

• Atri
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Atithi-dharma (duty to guests): offering respectful care and soothing speech to those who arrive weary or burdened.

What is the narrative situation?

Atri provides hospitality and reassurance to Rāma’s companions, Lakṣmaṇa and Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Atri’s generosity and gentleness, expressing dharma through action and speech.