Shloka 2.54.41

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

Devanagari script

तत्र कुञ्जरयूथानि मृगयूथानि चाभितः।विचरन्ति वनान्तेस्मिन् तानि द्रक्ष्यसि राघव।।।।

Transliteration

dārūṇi paribhinnāni vanajair upajīvibhiḥ |

bharadvājāśrame caite dṛśyante vividhā drumāḥ ||

Translation

Here, near Bharadvāja’s hermitage, are logs split by forest-dwellers who live by forest produce; and many different trees are seen as well.

Context

You will see, O Rama, herds of elephants and deer ranging in the forest.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Bharadvāja
• Bharadvāja-āśrama

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown through respectful recognition of āśrama culture and simple livelihoods: the verse notes sustainable forest living and the ordered space around a sage’s hermitage.

What is the narrative situation?

Approaching Bharadvāja’s āśrama, Rama points out signs of human habitation—split logs and the surrounding variety of trees.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s sensitivity and restraint—he observes without disturbance, acknowledging the way of life of forest communities and ascetics.