Shloka 2.56.5

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सम्प्रस्थितः काले रामस्सौमित्रिणा सह।सीतां कमलपत्राक्षीमिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ samprasthitaḥ kāle rāmaḥ saumitriṇā saha |

sītāṃ kamala-patrākṣīm idaṃ vacanam abravīt ||

Translation

Then, setting out at the proper time with Saumitrī (Lakṣmaṇa), Rāma spoke these words to Sītā, whose eyes were like lotus petals.

Context

Early in the morning Rama set out with Lakshmana and said this to Sita with eyes like lotus petals:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as considerate timing and respectful communication: Rāma acts with order (kāla) and addresses Sītā with tenderness, sustaining truth and harmony in relationships.

What is the narrative situation?

As they begin the next stage of travel, the narration introduces Rāma’s upcoming speech to Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courtesy and attentiveness—Rāma’s speech is framed as timely and relationally sensitive.