Shloka 2.87.17

गुहसंवादः—रामस्य रात्रिवासवर्णनम् (Dialogue with Guha: Account of Rama’s Night Halt)

Devanagari script

लक्ष्मणेन समानीतं पीत्वा वारि महायशाः।औपवास्यं तदाऽकार्षीद्राघवस्सह सीतया।।।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇena samānītaṃ pītvā vāri mahāyaśāḥ |

aupavāsyaṃ tadā kārṣīd rāghavaḥ saha sītayā ||

Translation

Then the illustrious Rāghava, together with Sītā, drank only the water brought by Lakṣmaṇa and undertook a fast.

Context

Illustrious Rama along with Sita only drank the water brought by Lakshamana and undertook fasting.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Austerity as dharma in exile: Rāma and Sītā accept minimal sustenance, embodying restraint and resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

After declining offered food, Rāma and Sītā drink water and fast.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control and steadfastness in hardship (saṃyama, dhṛti).