Shloka 2.54.37

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

Devanagari script

शर्वरीं भगवन्नद्य सत्यशील तवाश्रमे।उषिताः स्मेह वसतिमनुजानातु नो भवान्।।।।

Transliteration

śarvarīṁ bhagavann adya satyaśīla tavāśrame |

uṣitāḥ sma iha vasatim anujānātu no bhavān || 2.54.37 ||

Translation

O Blessed One, O sage steadfast in truth: we have spent the night here in your hermitage. Please grant us leave to depart for the dwelling-place you have indicated.

Context

O venerable sage devoted to truth, we have spent the night in your hermitage. Please permit us to depart for the dwelling-place (suggested by you).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharadvāja

FAQs

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

Respectful speech and gratitude: dharma requires acknowledging kindness received and seeking permission before departing from a host/elder.

What is the narrative situation?

After staying the night, Rāma formally asks Bharadvāja for leave to continue to the next residence for the exile period.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya-linked humility—Rāma addresses the sage as satyaśīla and conducts himself with transparent courtesy.