Shloka 2.46.13

तमसातीरवासः — Night on the Bank of the Tamasa and the Stratagem to Elude the Citizens

Devanagari script

उपास्य तु शिवां सन्ध्यां दृष्ट्वा रात्रिमुपस्थिताम्।रामस्य शयनं चक्रे सूतः सौमित्रिणा सह।।2.46.13।।

Transliteration

upāsya tu śivāṁ sandhyāṁ dṛṣṭvā rātrim upasthitām | rāmasya śayanaṁ cakre sūtaḥ saumitriṇā saha ||2.46.13||

Translation

After worshipping the auspicious twilight and seeing night descend, the charioteer prepared a sleeping place for Rāma, together with Saumitri.

Context

Then the charioteer worshipping the auspicious Sandhya (twilight), and seeing the night approach made bed for Rama and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Sandhya (twilight worship)
• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitri)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed through disciplined conduct: honoring Sandhyā (daily sacred observance) alongside compassionate service—preparing rest for those under one’s care.

What is the narrative situation?

Nightfall arrives during Rama’s departure; Sumantra performs twilight worship and then arranges sleeping accommodations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Piety joined with practical duty: Sumantra balances ritual propriety with attentive service.