Shloka 2.4.45

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वा लक्ष्मणं रामो मातरावभिवाद्य च।अभ्यनुज्ञाप्य सीतां च जगाम स्वं निवेशनम्।।2.4.45।।

Transliteration

ity uktvā lakṣmaṇaṃ rāmo mātarāv abhivādya ca | abhyanujñāpya sītāṃ ca jagāma svaṃ niveśanam || 2.4.45 ||

Translation

Having thus spoken to Lakṣmaṇa, Rāma paid reverence to his two mothers; then, having taken leave with Sītā’s consent as well, he returned to his own dwelling.

Context

After speaking to Lakshmana, Rama made reverential salutation to the two mothers and on obtaining their consent to leave with Sita, returned to his abode.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē caturthassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the fourth sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Kausalya
• Sumitra
• Sita

FAQs

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

Maryādā (propriety): honoring elders with reverence and acting with permission and consent within family relationships.

What is the narrative situation?

After addressing Lakshmana, Rama respectfully salutes Kausalya and Sumitra, then departs for his residence with Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respectfulness, restraint, and adherence to family and social protocol.