Shloka 5.35.28

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

स तौ दृष्ट्वा नरव्याघ्रौ धन्विनौ वानरर्षभः।अवप्लुतो गिरेस्तस्य शिखरं भयमोहितः।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tau cīravasanau dhanuḥpravara-pāṇinau |

ṛśyamūkasya śailasya ramyaṃ deśam upāgatau ||5.35.27||

Translation

Then the two—clad in bark garments and bearing excellent bows—came to a beautiful region of the Ṛśyamūka mountain.

Context

"On seeing the tigers among men armed with bows, Sugriva, the bull among vanaras jumped from the mountain deluded with fear and reached the peak.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Ṛśyamūka

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as disciplined adherence to vows: even while armed, the exiled princes maintain ascetic simplicity and continue their righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa reach the scenic area of Ṛśyamūka during their search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-restraint with readiness: simplicity of life (bark garments) combined with preparedness (bows) in pursuit of duty.