Shloka 2.83.7

अयोध्याकाण्डे त्र्यशीति तमः सर्गः — Bharata’s Departure and Encampment on the Gaṅgā (Śṛṅgīberapura)

Devanagari script

प्रयाताश्चार्यसङ्घाता रामं द्रष्टुं सलक्ष्मणम्।तस्यैव च कथाश्चित्राः कुर्वाणा हृष्टमानसाः।।2.83.7।।

Transliteration

prayātāś cāryasaṅghātā rāmaṃ draṣṭuṃ salakṣmaṇam |

tasyaiva ca kathāś citrāḥ kurvāṇā hṛṣṭamānasāḥ || 2.83.7 ||

Translation

Groups of venerable citizens also set out to see Rāma together with Lakṣmaṇa, joyfully recounting his many admirable deeds.

Context

Venerable people in groups, narrating various accomplishments of Rama and eager to see him with Lakshmana, proceeded in a delightful mood.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• venerable citizens/groups (āryasaṅghāta)

FAQs

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

Recognition of dharmic excellence: society gravitates toward a righteous exemplar, and communal memory (recounting deeds) becomes a vehicle for moral education.

What is the narrative situation?

Not only the royal party but also respected groups of people travel, eager to meet Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa and speak of Rāma’s virtues.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s inspiring reputation—his conduct is so exemplary that it generates collective joy and admiration.