Shloka 2.40.15

प्रयाणवर्णनम् (Departure from Ayodhya; Civic Lament and the Chariot’s Urgency)

Devanagari script

वनवासं हि संख्याय वासांस्याभरणानि च।भर्तारमनुगच्छन्त्यै सीतायै श्वशुरो ददौ।।।।

Transliteration

atho jvalana-saṅkāśaṃ cāmīkara-vibhūṣitam | tam āruruhatus tūrṇaṃ bhrātarau rāma-lakṣmaṇau ||

Translation

Then the two brothers, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, quickly mounted that chariot, adorned with gold and radiant like fire.

Context

Father-in-law (Dasaratha) gave clothes and ornaments on the assessment of the number of years Sita was going to spend in the forest with her husband.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• chariot

FAQs

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

Prompt, resolute action in the path of duty: once the dharmic course is accepted, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa proceed without hesitation.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa board the chariot as the departure from Ayodhyā for exile begins.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness (dhṛti) and readiness to act in accordance with a chosen vow.