Shloka 2.56.20

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

Devanagari script

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा सौमित्रिर्विविधान् द्रुमान्।आजहार तत श्चक्रे पर्णशालामरिन्दमः।।।।

Transliteration

tasya tadvacanaṁ śrutvā saumitrir vividhān drumān | ājahāra tataś cakre parṇaśālām arindamaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing his words, Saumitri—the subduer of enemies—brought various timbers, and then built a leaf-thatched hut.

Context

Having heard Rama, Saumitri, the subduer of enemies fetched different kinds of logs of wood, and with them made a hut and thatched it with leaves.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana (Saumitri)
• Rama
• Leaf-hut (parṇaśālā)

FAQs

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

Dharma as devoted service: Lakshmana responds promptly and effectively, showing that righteous duty is expressed through action, not mere intention.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana carries out Rama’s instruction by gathering wood and constructing a leaf-hut.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s loyalty and diligence—swift, competent service to Rama in exile.