Shloka 5.1.153

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

रामो दाशरथिर्नाम प्रविष्टो दण्डकावनम्।लक्ष्मणेन सह भ्रात्रा वैदेह्या चापि भार्यया।।।।

Transliteration

rāmo dāśarathir nāma praviṣṭo daṇḍakāvanam | lakṣmaṇena saha bhrātrā vaidehyā cāpi bhāryayā ||

Translation

Rāma, Daśaratha’s son, entered the Daṇḍaka forest together with his brother Lakṣmaṇa and also with his wife Vaidehī.

Context

"Dasaratha's son called Rama accompanied by his brother Lakshmana and his wife Vaidehi entered Dandaka forest.

Characters & Entities

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

FAQs

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

It highlights steadfastness in dharma through shared duty—Rāma’s forest-life is not solitary; Lakṣmaṇa and Sītā participate in a chosen path of righteousness and loyalty.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān summarizes the background: Rāma went into the Daṇḍaka forest accompanied by Lakṣmaṇa and Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Family loyalty and commitment—Lakṣmaṇa’s devoted companionship and Sītā’s steadfast partnership alongside Rāma.