Shloka 2.56.36

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

Devanagari script

तां वृक्षपर्णच्छदनां मनोज्ञां यथाप्रदेशं सुकृतां निवाताम्।वासाय सर्वे विविशुस्समेतास्सभां यथा देवगणास्सुधर्माम्।।।।

Transliteration

tāṃ vṛkṣa-parṇa-chadanāṃ manojñāṃ yathā-pradeśaṃ sukṛtāṃ nivātām |

vāsāya sarve viviśuḥ sametāḥ sabhāṃ yathā deva-gaṇāḥ sudharmām ||

Translation

All of them, gathered together, entered that leaf-thatched hut to dwell there—charming, well made, set in a fitting place, and sheltered from the wind—just as the hosts of gods enter the assembly-hall Sudharmā.

Context

Just like the gods enter the court of Sudharma, they all stepped into the hut to dwell there. The hut was charming well-built on a suitable site and protected against storm.

Characters & Entities

• Hut (leaf-thatched)
• Sudharmā (divine assembly hall)
• Deva-gaṇas (hosts of gods)

FAQs

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

Dharma dignifies simplicity: a humble leaf-hut becomes ‘divine’ through righteous living and harmony, teaching that sacredness arises from conduct (ācāra), not opulence.

What is the narrative situation?

The group settles into their forest residence; the poet describes the hut and compares their entering it to gods entering Sudharmā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Contentment and harmony in community—dwelling together in a modest space without loss of dignity.