Shloka 2.56.25

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

Devanagari script

ऐणेयं श्रपयस्वैतच्छालां यक्ष्यामहे वयम्।त्वर सौम्य मुहूर्तोऽयं ध्रुवश्च दिवसोऽप्ययम्।।।।

Transliteration

aiṇeyaṃ śrapayasvaitac chālāṃ yakṣyāmahe vayam | tvara saumya muhūrto 'yaṃ dhruvaś ca divaso 'py ayam ||

Translation

Cook this black-antelope meat, O gentle one; we shall make the offering for this hut. Make haste—this hour is fixed, and this day too is appointed for the rite.

Context

Cook this venison, O handsome one! We will offer it to the presiding deity of this hut. Hasten, the day and time are fixed (for the rites)

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)
• śālā (hut)
• aiṇeya/kṛṣṇamṛga venison
• muhūrta (ritual time)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes timely performance of duty: sacred acts are done with care for proper timing and procedure, reflecting reverence and self-control.

What is the narrative situation?

After the animal is procured, Rāma urges Lakṣmaṇa to cook the venison quickly so the scheduled offering for the hut can proceed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s meticulousness in dharmic observance and Lakṣmaṇa’s service-minded cooperation.