Shloka 2.56.8

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

Devanagari script

पश्य द्रोणप्रमाणानि लम्बमानानि लक्ष्मण।मधूनि मधुकारीभि स्सम्भृतानि नगे नगे।।।।

Transliteration

paśya droṇa-pramāṇāni lambamānāni lakṣmaṇa | madhūni madhukārībhiḥ sambhṛtāni nage nage ||

Translation

O Lakṣmaṇa, see—honeycombs as large as droṇa-measures, hanging down, stored up by bees on tree after tree.

Context

O Lakshmana! see the honeycombs of the size of wooden vessels crowded by the honeybees hanging down from every tree.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• droṇa (measure)
• madhukārī (bees)

FAQs

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

Trust in rightful living: when one follows dharma, one learns to rely on honest, non-exploitative means of sustenance, recognizing nature’s provisions without greed.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues to point out plentiful forest resources (honeycombs) to show that survival in exile is feasible.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom and leadership: Rāma encourages Lakṣmaṇa by calmly evaluating resources and guiding the group’s next steps.