Valmiki Ramayana 1.31.1: Bala Kanda, Sarga 31, Shloka 1
सिद्धाश्रमात् शोणातटं प्रस्थानम् · Departure from Siddhāśrama and the Invitation to Janaka’s Yajña
Bow of Mithilā
अथ तां रजनीं तत्र कृतार्थौ रामलक्ष्मणौ ।
ऊषतुर्मुदितौ वीरौ प्रहृष्टेनान्तरात्मना ॥१॥
atha tāṃ rajanīṃ tatra kṛtārthau rāma-lakṣmaṇau |
ūṣatur muditau vīrau prahṛṣṭenāntar-ātmanā ||1||
फिर वहाँ रात बिता दी राम और लक्ष्मण ने। दोनों का काम हो गया था। दोनों खुश थे, दिल से खुश थे।
There, with their purpose fulfilled the heroes, Rama and Lakshmana, full of joy in their hearts spent the night.
FAQs
Peace follows duty: fulfillment of a righteous task (protecting the sage’s rite) leads to legitimate contentment, not indulgence—joy grounded in dharma.
After successfully accomplishing the immediate mission at the sacrificial hermitage, the brothers rest for the night in a composed and happy state.
Steadfastness and harmony: the brothers’ calm joy reflects disciplined action and mutual support.
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