Shloka 2.118.44

अनसूयोपदेशः तथा सीताया स्वयंवरकथा (Anasuya’s Counsel and Sita’s Swayamvara Narrative)

Devanagari script

सुदीर्घस्य तु कालस्य राघवोऽयं महाद्युतिः।विश्वामित्रेण सहितो यज्ञं द्रष्टुं समागतः।।2.118.44।।लक्ष्मणेन सह भ्रात्रा राम स्सत्यपराक्रमः।

Transliteration

sudīrghasya tu kālasya rāghavo 'yaṃ mahādyutiḥ | viśvāmitreṇa sahito yajñaṃ draṣṭuṃ samāgataḥ || 2.118.44 || lakṣmaṇena saha bhrātrā rāmaḥ satyaparākramaḥ |

Translation

After a long time, this resplendent Rāghava—Rāma, whose valor is grounded in truth—arrived with his brother Lakṣmaṇa and with Viśvāmitra, to witness the sacrifice (yajña).

Context

After a long time, resplendent Rama whose prowess was truth, arrived along with his brother Lakshman and sage Viswamitra in order to witness the sacrifice.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Viśvāmitra
• yajña (sacrifice)

FAQs

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

Dharma is service to righteous purpose: Rāma comes under a sage’s guidance to support sacred duty (yajña), aligning power with truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā transitions to Rāma’s arrival in Mithilā with Viśvāmitra and Lakṣmaṇa, connected to witnessing the sacrificial rite.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s satya-rooted valor—strength disciplined by truthfulness and obedience to dharmic guidance.