Shloka 2.56.13

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

Devanagari script

तन्तु पर्वतमासाद्य नानापक्षिगणायुतम्।बहुमूलफलं रम्यं सम्पन्नं सरसोदकम्।।।।

Transliteration

saumitre śṛṇu vanyānāṁ valgu vyāharatāṁ svanam | sampratiṣṭhāmahe kālaḥ prasthānasya parantapa ||

Translation

O Saumitri, listen to the sweet calls of the forest birds. O subduer of enemies—now is the time for us to set out.

Context

Rama arrived at that enchanting mountain full of various kinds of birds, fruits and roots, and sweet water. (And said to Lakshmana:)

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitri)

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as disciplined readiness and purposeful action: Rama recognizes the proper time (kāla) to move forward, balancing appreciation of nature with duty-bound progress.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama addresses Lakshmana during their forest journey, drawing attention to the forest’s sounds and indicating that it is time to depart.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s leadership and composure—he is attentive to surroundings yet decisive about the next step.