Shloka 2.54.10

भरद्वाजाश्रमप्राप्तिः — Arrival at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage and Counsel toward Citrakūṭa

Devanagari script

ततस्त्वाश्रमासाद्य मुनेर्दर्शनकाङ्क्षिणौ।सीतयानुगतौ वीरौ दूरादेवावतस्थतुः।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tv āśramam āsādya muner darśanakāṅkṣiṇau | sītayānugatau vīrau dūrād evāvatasthatuḥ ||

Translation

Then, having reached the sage’s hermitage, the two heroes—followed by Sītā—stood at a distance, wishing for the seer’s audience.

Context

Thereafter the two heroes followed by Sita arrived at the hermitage and, wishing to see the sage, waited at a distance.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā
• sage (muni)
• āśrama (hermitage)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reverence and restraint: approaching a sage with humility—waiting at a respectful distance—honors spiritual authority and proper conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa arrive at a hermitage with Sītā and pause respectfully, seeking permission and audience with the resident sage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and discipline in social-spiritual etiquette, even amid personal hardship.