Shloka 2.56.28

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

Devanagari script

अयं सर्व: समस्ताग्ङ: श्रृत: कृष्णमृगो मया।देवतां देवसङ्काश यजस्व कुशलो ह्यसि।।।।

Transliteration

ayaṃ sarvaḥ samastāṅgaḥ śrutaḥ kṛṣṇamṛgo mayā | devatāṃ devasaṅkāśa yajasva kuśalo hy asi ||

Translation

This black antelope, complete in all its limbs, has been well cooked by me. O you who shine like a god, offer it to the deity—you are skilled in the rite.

Context

This black antelope with all its limbs is well-cooked. O divine sire, you may make theoffering to Vastu devata in which you are proficient.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma
• devatā (deity of the dwelling/rite)
• kṛṣṇamṛga (black antelope)

FAQs

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

Dharma is cooperative duty: one prepares what is needed and entrusts the sacred act to the one qualified, honoring competence and rightful roles.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa reports the offering is ready and invites Rāma to perform the actual worship/oblation to the deity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s humility and service; Rāma’s recognized proficiency in mantra and rite.