Shloka 2.54.26

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

Devanagari script

एकान्ते पश्य भगवन्नाश्रमस्थानमुत्तमम्।रमेत यत्र वैदेही सुखार्हा जनकात्मजा।।।।

Transliteration

ekānte paśya bhagavann āśramasthānam uttamam | rameta yatra vaidehī sukhārhā janakātmajā ||

Translation

Venerable sir, please point out an excellent hermitage-site in a secluded place, where Vaidehī—Janaka’s daughter, worthy of comfort—may live contentedly.

Context

O revered one, Janaka's daughter (Sita) deserves comfort. Suggest a solitary and agreeable place for our hermitage where she can enjoy herself.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharadvāja
• Vaidehī (Sītā)
• Janaka
• āśrama

FAQs

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

Dharma includes compassionate duty: even in renunciation, Rāma seeks a setting that protects Sītā’s well-being and dignity.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma asks Bharadvāja to recommend a more secluded, suitable place to establish their hermitage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s protective care (rakṣaṇa-bhāva) and sensitivity—balancing ascetic aims with humane comfort for Sītā.