Shloka 2.50.49

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

Devanagari script

तस्य भूमौ शयानस्य पादौ प्रक्षाल्य लक्ष्मणः।सभार्यस्य ततोऽभ्येत्य तस्थौ वृक्षमुपाश्रितः।।2.50.49।।

Transliteration

tasya bhūmau śayānasya pādau prakṣālya lakṣmaṇaḥ |

sabhāryasya tato ’bhyetya tasthau vṛkṣam upāśritaḥ || 2.50.49 ||

Translation

As he lay upon the ground with his wife, Lakṣmaṇa washed his feet; then he returned and stood, taking refuge by a tree.

Context

Lakshmana washed the feet of Rama who along with his consort lay upon the ground, and returned to take rest under the tree.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sītā
• Lakṣmaṇa
• tree (vṛkṣa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is loving service within family duty: Lakṣmaṇa expresses righteousness through humble attendance upon Rama.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama and Sītā rest on the ground; Lakṣmaṇa washes Rama’s feet and keeps nearby under a tree.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhrātṛ-bhakti (devotion to one’s brother) and vigilant care.