Shloka 2.49.1

एकोनपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 49): Rāma’s Night Journey Beyond Kosala and the Charioteer Address

Devanagari script

रामोऽपि रात्रिशेषेण तेनैव महदन्तरम्।जगाम पुरुषव्याघ्रः पितुराज्ञामनुस्मरन्।।।।

Transliteration

tato vedaśrutiṃ nāma śivavārivahāṃ nadīm |

uttīryābhimukhaḥ prāyād agastyādhyuṣitāṃ diśam ||2.49.10||

Translation

Thereafter, having crossed the river named Vedaśruti, bearer of auspicious waters, he proceeded facing toward the quarter where Agastya resided.

Context

Recollecting his father's command, Rama, the foremost among men, covered a long distance during the remaining part of the night.

Characters & Entities

• Vedaśruti (river)
• Agastya (sage)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes seeking guidance from realized sages and moving through sacred landscapes with reverence; Rāma’s journey toward Agastya signals alignment with āśrama-based ethical wisdom.

What is the narrative situation?

During exile, Rāma crosses the river Vedaśruti and heads toward the region associated with sage Agastya.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and dhārmic orientation—he proceeds toward a venerable sage, valuing counsel and sanctity over power or comfort.