Shloka 2.55.27

चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः — Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing

Devanagari script

सीतामादाय गच्छत्वमग्रतो भरतानुज।पृष्ठतोऽहं गमिष्यामि सायुधो द्विपदां वर।।।।

Transliteration

sītām ādāya gaccha tvam agrato bharatānuja | pṛṣṭhato 'haṁ gamiṣyāmi sāyudho dvipadāṁ vara ||

Translation

O Lakṣmaṇa—Bharata’s younger brother, best among men—go ahead, taking Sītā with you; I shall follow from behind, armed.

Context

O Lakshmana, best among bipeds (men) and brother of Bharata! walk ahead with Sita and I shall follow with weapons.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sita
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Dharma as protective responsibility: Rama organizes the travel formation so that Sītā is safeguarded, showing that leadership includes forethought and the duty to protect the vulnerable.

What is the narrative situation?

During the forest journey, Rama instructs Lakṣmaṇa to proceed ahead with Sītā while Rama follows behind armed, arranging security while moving through wilderness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s vigilance and responsible leadership, and Lakṣmaṇa’s role as devoted protector serving the family’s safety.