Shloka 2.40.8

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

Devanagari script

लक्ष्मणं त्वेवमुक्त्वा सा संसिद्धं प्रियराघवम्।सुमित्रा गच्छ गच्छेति पुनः पुनरुवाच तम्।।।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇaṁ tv evam uktvā sā saṁsiddhaṁ priyarāghavam |

sumitrā gaccha gaccheti punaḥ punar uvāca tam ||

Translation

Having spoken thus to Lakṣmaṇa, Sumitrā again and again said to her beloved Rāghava—now fully prepared—“Go, go.”

Context

Having said this to Lakshmana Sumitra again and again said to her beloved Rama, who was fully prepared, 'Go, go'.

Characters & Entities

• Sumitrā
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma is wholehearted consent to rightful duty: Sumitrā suppresses personal attachment and supports the mission aligned with truth and obligation.

What is the narrative situation?

At the moment of departure, Sumitrā urges Rāma forward after instructing Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courageous detachment: a mother’s strength in prioritizing dharma over personal sorrow.