Shloka 2.55.24

चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः — Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing

Devanagari script

न्यग्रोधं तमुपागम्य वैदेही वाक्यमब्रवीत्।नमस्तेऽस्तु महावृक्ष पारयेन्मे पतिर्व्रतम्।।।।कौशल्यां चैव पश्येयं सुमित्रां च यशश्विनीम्।इति सीताऽञ्जलिं कृत्वा पर्यगच्छद्वनस्पतिम्।।।।

Transliteration

avalokya tataḥ sītām āyācantīm aninditām | dayitāṃ ca vidheyāṃ ca rāmo lakṣmaṇam abravīt ||

Translation

Then, seeing Sītā—blameless, beloved, and obedient—seeking blessings, Rāma spoke to Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

Having reached the banyan tree, Sita invoked it, saying, 'O great tree! I offer you my salutations. May my husband fulfil his vow! May I behold Kausalya and the illustrious Sumitra on my return. Saying so, she went round the tree offering reverential salutations with folded hands.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is attentive leadership within family duty: Rāma observes Sītā’s conduct and then addresses Lakṣmaṇa, indicating coordinated responsibility and respectful communication.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā’s supplication, the narration turns to Rāma preparing to speak to Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s mindful guardianship and Sītā’s blameless, disciplined comportment.