Shloka 2.50.31

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

Devanagari script

रामोऽभियाय तं रम्यं वृक्षमिक्ष्वाकुनन्दनः।रथादवातरत्तस्मात्सभार्य स्सहलक्ष्मणः।।2.50.31।।

Transliteration

sumantraḥ ’py avatīryāsmān mocayitvā hayottamān | vṛkṣamūlagataṃ rāmam upatasthē kṛtāñjaliḥ || 2.50.32 ||

Translation

Sumantra too dismounted from the chariot, unyoked the excellent horses, and then stood near Rāma at the foot of the tree with folded palms.

Context

Rama, delight of the Ikshvakus, along with his consort and Lakshmana reached that beautiful tree and alighted from the chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Rāma
• horses
• tree (camp site)

FAQs

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

Dharma as respectful service: Sumantra’s actions show devotion, humility, and correct conduct toward a righteous prince even in adversity.

What is the narrative situation?

After stopping for the night, Sumantra tends to the horses and then attends Rāma reverently.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and humility: Sumantra combines practical duty with reverent demeanor.