Shloka 2.54.35

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

Devanagari script

सीतातृतीयः काकुत्स्थः परिश्रान्तः सुखोचितः।भरद्वाजाश्रमे रम्ये तां रात्रिमवसत्सुखम्।।।।

Transliteration

sītātṛtīyaḥ kākutsthaḥ pariśrāntaḥ sukhocitaḥ |

bharadvājāśrame ramye tāṁ rātrim avasat sukham || 2.54.35 ||

Translation

Rāma of the Kakutsthas—Sītā as the third, with him and Lakṣmaṇa—though exhausted and accustomed to comfort, spent that night happily in Bharadvāja’s lovely hermitage.

Context

The exhausted scion of the Kakutsthas, used to comforts, stayed in the lovely hermitage of Bharadwaja for the night with Sita, as the third member (of the group).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Bharadvāja

FAQs

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

Contentment and adaptability: dharma in exile includes accepting simpler shelters with gratitude, even for those raised in luxury.

What is the narrative situation?

After traveling, the trio rests for the night in Bharadvāja’s hermitage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resilience—Rāma bears fatigue and change of life with calm acceptance.