Shloka 2.56.19

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

Devanagari script

लक्ष्मणाऽऽनय दारूणि दृढानि च वराणि च।कुरुष्वाऽवसथं सौम्य वासे मेऽभिरतं मनः।।।।

Transliteration

tato ’bravīn mahābāhur lakṣmaṇaṁ lakṣmaṇāgrajaḥ | sannivedya yathānyāyam ātmānam ṛṣaye prabhuḥ ||

Translation

Then the mighty-armed one—the elder brother of Lakshmana—having duly introduced himself to the sage, spoke to Lakshmana.

Context

O handsome Lakshmana, make a hut with strong, sound logs of wood. My mind impels me to stay here.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Valmiki (sage/ṛṣi)

FAQs

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

Dharma as propriety (nyāya/maryādā): one should approach holy persons transparently and respectfully, introducing oneself in the proper manner.

What is the narrative situation?

After greeting Valmiki, Rama formally identifies himself to the sage and then turns to instruct Lakshmana.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s civility and accountability—he follows correct protocol even while in exile.