Shloka 2.57.2

सप्तपञ्चाशः सर्गः — Sumantra’s Return to Ayodhya and the Palace’s Lament

Devanagari script

भरद्वाजाभिगमनं प्रयागे च सहाऽसनम्।आगिरेर्गमनं तेषां तत्रस्थैरुपलक्षितम्।।।।

Transliteration

bharadvājābhigamanaṃ prayāge ca sahāsanam |

āgirer gamanaṃ teṣāṃ tatrasthair upalakṣitam ||

Translation

Those stationed there could discern their arrival at Bharadvāja’s hermitage at Prayāga, their stay with him, and their onward journey up to the mountain of Citrakūṭa.

Context

Positioned there, they could mark their arrival at Bharadwaja's at Prayaga, their stay (night-halt) and their onward journey to Chitrakuta mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Bharadvāja
• Prayāga
• Citrakūṭa (implied by āgiri / mountain, per given meaning)
• Rāma (implied by travel context)
• Sītā (implied by travel context)
• Lakṣmaṇa (implied by travel context)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by truthful reporting and careful observation: the movements of the exiles are tracked accurately, emphasizing satya (factual integrity) in narration and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

The verse summarizes observable milestones of Rāma’s party—meeting Bharadvāja at Prayāga, staying, and proceeding toward the mountain region (Citrakūṭa).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hospitality and guidance (implied through Bharadvāja): the sage’s role supports the dharmic path of the exiles.