Shloka 4.57.14

सम्पाति–अङ्गदसंवादः / Sampati and Angada: Genealogy, Jatayu, and the Search Vow

Devanagari script

राजा कृत्स्नस्य जगत इक्ष्वाकूणां महारथः।रामो दाशरथिः श्रीमान्प्रविष्टो दण्डकावनम्।।।।लक्ष्मणेन सह भ्रात्रा वैदेह्या चापि भार्यया।पितुर्निदेशनिरतो धर्म्यं पन्थानमाश्रितः।।।।

Transliteration

rājā kṛtsnasya jagata ikṣvākūṇāṃ mahārathaḥ |

rāmo dāśarathiḥ śrīmān praviṣṭo daṇḍakāvanam ||

lakṣmaṇena saha bhrātrā vaidehyā cāpi bhāryayā |

pitur nideśa-nirato dharmyaṃ panthānam āśritaḥ ||

Translation

Rāma—illustrious son of Daśaratha, great warrior of the Ikṣvāku line, a king renowned to the world—entered the Daṇḍaka forest with his brother Lakṣmaṇa and his wife Vaidehī, intent on obeying his father’s command and walking the righteous path of dharma.

Context

'The great warrior Rama is the son of Dasaratha, the scion of the Ikshvaku race and the king of the entire world. He entered Dandaka forest along with his brother Lakshmana and consort Vaidehi obeying his father's command following a righteous path.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Ikṣvāku dynasty
• Daṇḍaka forest
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vaidehī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Dharma as filial obedience and moral steadfastness: Rāma accepts hardship to uphold his father’s word and the righteous course.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada explains to Sampāti who Rāma is and why he is in the forest, establishing the background for Sītā’s abduction and the search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s integrity (satya) and commitment to righteous conduct despite personal loss.