Valmiki Ramayana 2.56.13: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 56, Shloka 13
चित्रकूटगमनम् तथा पर्णशालाप्रवेशः
Arrival at Chitrakuta and Establishing the Leaf-Hut
तन्तु पर्वतमासाद्य नानापक्षिगणायुतम् ।
बहुमूलफलं रम्यं सम्पन्नं सरसोदकम् ॥१३॥
taṁ tu parvatam āsādya nānāpakṣigaṇāyutam |
bahumūlaphalaṁ ramyaṁ sampannaṁ sarasodakam ||13||
वो पहाड़ के पास पहुंचे। वहाँ कई तरह के पक्षी थे। जड़ और फल बहुत थे। पानी भी साफ था। राम ने आगे बोला।
Rama arrived at that enchanting mountain full of various kinds of birds, fruits and roots, and sweet water. (And said to Lakshmana:)
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Dharma is supported by a fitting environment: the verse shows a place where a righteous life of restraint can be sustained without harm—nature provides what is needed for honorable living.
The narration describes Rama’s arrival at a mountain region abundant in birds, edible roots/fruits, and good water—setting the stage for the group’s next decision.
Rama’s discernment—choosing a suitable, non-exploitative refuge aligned with a dharmic forest life.
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