Shloka 2.46.14

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

Devanagari script

तां शय्यां तमसातीरे वीक्ष्य वृक्षदलैः कृताम्।रामः सौमित्रिणा सार्धं सभार्यस्संविवेश ह।।2.46.14।।

Transliteration

tāṁ śayyāṁ tamasā-tīre vīkṣya vṛkṣa-dalaiḥ kṛtām | rāmaḥ saumitriṇā sārdhaṁ sa-bhāryaḥ saṁviveśa ha ||2.46.14||

Translation

Seeing that leaf-bed made on the bank of the Tamasa, Rāma lay down there with Saumitri and with his wife.

Context

Having seen the bed of leaves made ready on the bank of Tamasa, Rama lay down there along with Sita and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita
• Lakshmana (Saumitri)
• Tamasa (river)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as acceptance of austere living without complaint: Rama embraces the simplicity of forest life while maintaining family unity and composure.

What is the narrative situation?

The party halts by the Tamasa river; a bed of leaves is arranged, and Rama rests with Sita and Lakshmana.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness and restraint: Rama’s calm acceptance of hardship at the start of exile.