Shloka 2.52.71

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

Devanagari script

ततो वैखानसं मार्गमास्थितः सह लक्ष्मणः।व्रतमादिष्टवान् रामः सखायं गुहमब्रवीत्।।2.52.71।।

Transliteration

tato vaikhānasaṃ mārgam āsthitaḥ saha lakṣmaṇaḥ | vratam ādiṣṭavān rāmaḥ sakhāyaṃ guham abravīt || 2.52.71 ||

Translation

Thereafter, taking up with Lakṣmaṇa the Vaikhānasa path of ascetic discipline, Rāma—having undertaken the vowed observance—spoke to his friend Guha.

Context

Having adopted the path of ascetics along with Lakshmana, Rama said to his friend Guha:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Guha
• Vaikhānasa path
• vrata (vow)

FAQs

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

Dharma is living by vrata (solemn commitment): Rāma consciously adopts an ascetic code and then communicates responsibly with allies.

What is the narrative situation?

Having assumed ascetic discipline with Lakṣmaṇa, Rāma prepares to give counsel to Guha before proceeding onward.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity in vows—Rāma’s actions show alignment between intention (vrata) and conduct (mārga).