Shloka 2.56.2

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

Devanagari script

सौमित्रे श्रुणु वन्यानां वल्गु व्याहरतां स्वनम्।सम्प्रतिष्ठामहे काल प्रस्थानस्य परन्तप।।।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇa ānaya dārūṇi dṛḍhāni ca varāṇi ca | kuruṣvāvasathaṁ saumya vāse me ’bhirataṁ manaḥ ||

Translation

Lakshmana, bring strong and sound timbers. O gentle one, build a dwelling—my mind is set on staying here.

Context

Listen to the songs of the forest birds, O son of Sumitra! O tormentor of foes! it is time we set out.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Dwelling/hut (avasatha)
• Timber/wood (dāru)

FAQs

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

Dharma is orderly living even in hardship: establishing a simple shelter reflects responsibility, moderation, and readiness to continue righteous living without dependence or complaint.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama instructs Lakshmana to fetch solid wood and construct a hut, indicating his decision to stay there.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s service-oriented readiness is implied, and Rama’s steadiness in decision-making is explicit.