Shloka 2.55.31

चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः — Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing

Devanagari script

रमणीयान्बहुविधान्पादपान्कुसुमोत्कटान्।सीतावचनसंरब्ध आनयामास लक्ष्मणः।।।।

Transliteration

ramaṇīyān bahuvidhān pādapān kusumotkaṭān | sītāvacanasaṁrabdha ānayāmāsa lakṣmaṇaḥ ||

Translation

Prompted by Sītā’s words, Lakṣmaṇa brought her many kinds of lovely trees, heavy with blossoms.

Context

Cheered by Sita's indents, Lakshmana brought her various beautiful plants and stocks of flowers.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Sita

FAQs

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

Dharma as selfless service: Lakṣmaṇa responds to Sītā’s wishes without ego, embodying supportive duty within the family.

What is the narrative situation?

As Sītā expresses interest in forest blossoms, Lakṣmaṇa gathers and brings various flowering plants for her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s devotion, responsiveness, and willingness to serve joyfully.