Shloka 2.52.66

गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम् (Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs)

Devanagari script

नेदानीं गुह योग्योऽयं वासो मे सजने वने।आवश्यं ह्याश्रमे वासः कर्तव्यस्तद्गतो विधिः।।2.52.66।।

Transliteration

nedānīṃ guha yogyо ’yaṃ vāso me sa-jane vane |

āvaśyaṃ hy āśrame vāsaḥ kartavyas tad-gato vidhiḥ ||2.52.66||

Translation

“Guha, this forest frequented by people is not suitable for my dwelling now. I must live in a hermitage, where the prescribed discipline of that life can be properly observed.”

Context

Guha! this forest where people live is not suitable for my stay. It is necessary that I live in a hermitage. So please do the needful.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Guha
• Ashrama (hermitage)
• Forest

FAQs

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

Dharma is adherence to the appropriate rule of life (vidhi): Rama insists that exile must be lived as disciplined hermitage-life, not as a comfortable stay among settlements.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama explains to Guha that he cannot remain in a populated forest area and must move to a hermitage to follow the proper observances of an exile-ascetic.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity and self-restraint: Rama aligns his living conditions with his vow and the demanded discipline of forest-dwelling.