Shloka 2.56.21

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

Devanagari script

तां निष्ठितां बद्धकटां दृष्ट्वा रामस्सुदर्शनाम्।शुश्रूषमाणमेकाग्रमिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

tāṁ niṣṭhitāṁ baddhakaṭāṁ dṛṣṭvā rāmaḥ sudarśanām | śuśrūṣamāṇam ekāgram idaṁ vacanam abravīt ||

Translation

Seeing that well-made, handsome hut—firmly set and walled with bound mats—Rama spoke these words to Lakshmana, who stood attentive, waiting to serve.

Context

Rama saw the good-looking leaf-hut with mats tied around as walls, and said to Lakshmana who was awaiting further command with rapt attention:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Hut (parṇaśālā/avasatha implied)
• Mats (kaṭa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is conscientious service and mindful attention: Lakshmana’s readiness to serve (śuśrūṣā) and focused presence (ekāgratā) are portrayed as ethical excellence.

What is the narrative situation?

After the hut is completed, Rama observes it and then addresses Lakshmana, who stands by attentively for further instruction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s disciplined devotion—steadfast, attentive service without distraction.