Shloka 2.52.73

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तं समनुज्ञाय गुहमिक्ष्वाकुनन्दनः।जगाम तूर्णमव्यग्रः सभार्यः सह लक्ष्मणः।।2.52.73।।

Transliteration

tatas taṃ samanujñāya guham ikṣvākunandanaḥ | jagāma tūrṇam avyagraḥ sabhāryaḥ saha lakṣmaṇaḥ || 2.52.73 ||

Translation

Then the delight of the Ikṣvāku line, having courteously taken leave of Guha, departed swiftly—calm in mind—together with his wife and with Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

Rama, Delight of the Iksvakus, then permitted Guha to take leave. And departed quickly with his consort and Lakshmana in peace.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Ikṣvākunandana)
• Guha
• Sita
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma includes propriety in relationships: Rāma departs only after due leave-taking, maintaining respectful social order even in exile.

What is the narrative situation?

After advising Guha, Rāma proceeds onward with Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa toward crossing the river.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Equanimity (avyagratā)—Rāma remains composed and purposeful despite the hardships of banishment.