Shloka 2.50.1

गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः (Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha)

Devanagari script

विशालान् कोसलान् रम्यान् यात्वा लक्ष्मणपूर्वजः।अयोध्याभिमुखो धीमान् प्राञ्जलिर्वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।2.50.1।।

Transliteration

viśālān kosalān ramyān yātvā lakṣmaṇapūrvajaḥ | ayodhyābhimukho dhīmān prāñjalir vākyam abravīt || 2.50.1 ||

Translation

Having passed through the vast and lovely land of Kosala, the wise elder brother of Lakṣmaṇa turned toward Ayodhyā; with folded hands he spoke these words.

Context

Having crossed the vast, beautiful kingdom of Kosala, the sagacious elder brother of Lakshmana stood facing Ayodhya with folded palms and said:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Kosala
• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Reverence and humility: even a great hero approaches his homeland and duty with folded hands—power is tempered by respect and self-restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma is traveling and comes to face Ayodhyā; he prepares to speak with a posture of reverence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and composure (dhṛti/dhī), expressed through respectful bodily conduct (prāñjali).