Shloka 2.54.32

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

Devanagari script

प्रविविक्तमहं मन्ये तं वासं भवतस्सुखम्।इह वा वनवासाय वस राम मया सह।।।।

Transliteration

praviviktaṁ ahaṁ manye taṁ vāsaṁ bhavatas sukham |

iha vā vanavāsāya vasa rāma mayā saha || 2.54.32 ||

Translation

I think that solitary, secluded dwelling will be pleasant for you; or else, Rāma, stay here with me for the time of your forest-exile.

Context

O Rama, I think you will enjoy your stay there in a solitary place. Or else, you may live with me here during the period of banishment.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Atithi-dharma (duty to guests) and compassion: the sage offers shelter and counsel, supporting the righteous in adversity.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja advises Rāma about a suitable place to live during exile and also offers his own hermitage as an alternative.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hospitable care and wise guidance—Bharadvāja’s readiness to share resources for a dharmic cause.