Shloka 1.31.1

सिद्धाश्रमात् शोणातटं प्रस्थानम् — Departure from Siddhāśrama and the Invitation to Janaka’s Yajña (Bow of Mithilā)

Devanagari script

अथ तां रजनीं तत्र कृतार्थौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।ऊषतुर्मुदितौ वीरौ प्रहृष्टेनान्तरात्मना।।1.31.1।।

Transliteration

atha tāṃ rajanīṃ tatra kṛtārthau rāma-lakṣmaṇau | ūṣatur muditau vīrau prahṛṣṭenāntar-ātmanā || 1.31.1 ||

Translation

Then there, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa—having fulfilled their purpose—spent the night; the two heroes rejoiced, their hearts inwardly made glad.

Context

There, with their purpose fulfilled the heroes, Rama and Lakshmana, full of joy in their hearts spent the night.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Siddhāśrama (implied setting from surrounding context)

FAQs

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

Peace follows duty: fulfillment of a righteous task (protecting the sage’s rite) leads to legitimate contentment, not indulgence—joy grounded in dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

After successfully accomplishing the immediate mission at the sacrificial hermitage, the brothers rest for the night in a composed and happy state.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness and harmony: the brothers’ calm joy reflects disciplined action and mutual support.