Shloka 2.46.24

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

Devanagari script

अब्रवील्लक्ष्मणो रामं साक्षाद्धर्ममिवस्थितम्।रोचते मे तथा प्राज्ञ क्षिप्र मारुह्यतामिति।।2.46.24।।

Transliteration

abravīl lakṣmaṇo rāmaṁ sākṣād dharmam iva sthitam |

rocate me tathā prājña kṣipram āruhyatām iti ||2.46.24||

Translation

Lakṣmaṇa said to Rāma, who stood like Dharma embodied: “Wise one, this course pleases me; let us quickly mount the chariot.”

Context

Lakshmana said to Rama who was the very image of like righteousness O wise one, I like this (proposal). Let us quickly mount the chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Dharma

FAQs

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

Recognizing and affirming righteous conduct: Lakshmana endorses Rama’s dharmic decision and supports prompt action aligned with duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana responds approvingly to the plan to depart swiftly by chariot.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and discernment—Lakshmana’s steadfast support of Rama and his recognition of Rama’s righteousness.