Shloka 1.28.15

अस्त्रग्रहणं संहारोपदेशश्च — Receiving the Astras and Instruction on Withdrawal

Devanagari script

अथ ते राममामन्त्ऱ्य कृत्वा चापि प्रदक्षिणम्।एवमस्त्विति काकुत्स्थमुक्त्वाजग्मुर्यथाऽगतम्।।1.28.15।।

Transliteration

atha te rāmam āmantṛya kṛtvā cāpi pradakṣiṇam |

evam astv iti kākutstham uktvā jagmur yathāgatam || 1.28.15 ||

Translation

Then they took leave of Rāma and circumambulated him in reverence; saying to the Kakutstha, “So be it,” they departed, returning as they had come.

Context

Thereafter those devatas having said, "Be it so", circumambulated Rama, took leave of him and returned to their respective abodes from where they had come.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• Astra-devatāḥ
• Pradakṣiṇa (ritual circumambulation)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown through proper conduct toward the worthy: respectful leave-taking and pradakṣiṇā reflect recognition of moral-spiritual authority, and “evam astu” reflects commitment to truth and agreement.

What is the narrative situation?

Having accepted Rāma’s instruction to remain mentally available, the astra-deities ritually honor him and return to their own realms.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s sanctified authority: others honor him not through fear but through reverence, suggesting his alignment with dharma.