Shloka 2.55.10

चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः — Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing

Devanagari script

इति पन्थानमावेद्य महर्षिस्सन्यवर्तत।।।।अभिवाद्य तथेत्युक्त्वा रामेण विनिवर्तितः।

Transliteration

iti panthānam āvedya maharṣiḥ sa nyavartata |

abhivādya tathety uktvā rāmeṇa vinivartitaḥ ||

Translation

Having thus explained the route, the great sage turned back; and Rāma, saying “So be it” and offering obeisance, requested him to return.

Context

The great sage returned after instructing Rama about the path. So be it, said Rama and offering obeisance requested Bharadhwaja to go back.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Rāma
• path/route (panthā)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is courteous reciprocity: after receiving guidance, Rāma affirms it respectfully and ensures the sage need not accompany them further.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja gives directions; Rāma accepts them and, after saluting, asks the sage to return to his āśrama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and decorum—Rāma’s respectful acceptance of counsel and concern for the sage’s comfort.