Shloka 2.56.1

चित्रकूटगमनम् तथा पर्णशालाप्रवेशः (Arrival at Chitrakuta and Establishing the Leaf-Hut)

Devanagari script

अथ रात्र्यां व्यतीतायामवसुप्तमनन्तरम्।प्रबोधयामास शनैर्लक्ष्मणं रघुनन्दनः।।।।

Transliteration

atha rātryāṃ vyatītāyām avasuptam anantaram | prabodhayāmāsa śanair lakṣmaṇaṃ raghunandanaḥ ||

Translation

When the night had passed, Rāma—the delight of the Raghu line—gently awakened Lakṣmaṇa, who was sleeping.

Context

When the night was over, Rama, Delight of the Raghus, gently awakened Lakshmana who was asleep.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Raghunandana)
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma in daily conduct (ācāra): gentleness toward others, even in austere life, reflects self-control and respect for a companion’s fatigue.

What is the narrative situation?

At Citrakūṭa, after a night’s rest, Rāma wakes Lakṣmaṇa softly to begin the day’s activities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Considerate leadership—Rāma’s tenderness and restraint.