Shloka 2.56.12

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तौ पादचारेण गच्छन्तौ सह सीतया।रम्यमासेदतुश्शैलं चित्रकूटं मनोरमम्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tau pādacāreṇa gacchantau saha sītayā | ramyam āsēdatuḥ śailaṃ citrakūṭaṃ manōramam ||

Translation

Then the two of them, walking on foot with Sītā, reached the beautiful, delightful mountain of Citrakūṭa.

Context

Then they both along with Sita walked to that lovely, delightful Chitrakuta mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā
• Citrakūṭa (mountain)

FAQs

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

Shared responsibility in dharmic living: the family endures exile together with simplicity (walking on foot), reflecting commitment, mutual support, and fidelity to vows.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrative marks their arrival at Citrakūṭa: Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa travel on foot with Sītā and reach the mountain.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Solidarity and endurance—companionship sustained through austere travel.