Shloka 2.54.13

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

Devanagari script

न्यवेदयत चात्मानं तस्मै लक्ष्मणपूर्वजः।पुत्रौ दशरथस्यावां भगवन् रामलक्ष्मणौ।।।।

Transliteration

sa praviśya mahātmānam ṛṣiṁ śiṣyagaṇair vṛtam |

saṁśitavratam ekāgraṁ tapasā labdhacakṣuṣam ||

hutāgnihotraṁ dṛṣṭvaiva mahābhāgaṁ kṛtāñjaliḥ |

rāmaḥ saumitriṇā sārdhaṁ sītayā cābhyavādayat ||

Translation

Entering the hermitage, Rama beheld the great sage surrounded by disciples—steadfast in vows, single-pointed in mind, and endowed with inner sight won through austerity. Seeing that noble keeper of the sacred agnihotra fires, Rama, with palms joined, saluted him together with Lakshmana and Sita.

Context

Lakshmana's elder brother (Rama) introduced himself (to Bharadwaja), O venerable one, we are both sons of Dasaratha, Rama and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitra)
• Sita
• Bharadvaja (implied by context)
• Agnihotra
• Disciples

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring those who embody spiritual discipline and truth: Rama’s salutation recognizes tapas, vows, and sacrificial duty as pillars supporting social and moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

This verse repeats the homage scene: Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana greet the sage at the hermitage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courtesy and self-restraint—Rama’s respectful approach to an elder and holy person.