Valmiki Ramayana 2.46.3: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 46, Shloka 3
तमसातीरवासः · Night on the Bank of the Tamasa and the Stratagem to Elude the Citizens
पश्य शून्यान्यरण्यानि रुदन्तीव समन्ततः।यथानिलयमायद्भिर्निलीनानि मृगद्विजैः।।2.46.3।।
paśya śūnyāny araṇyāni rudantīva samantataḥ |
yathā-nilayam āyadbhir nilīnāni mṛga-dvijaiḥ ||2.46.3||
നോക്കുക—ചുറ്റുമെങ്ങും ഈ വനങ്ങൾ ശൂന്യമായി, കരയുന്നതുപോലെ തോന്നുന്നു; തങ്ങളുടെ വാസസ്ഥാനങ്ങളിലേക്കു മടങ്ങിയ മൃഗങ്ങളും പക്ഷികളും ഒളിഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നു.
Look at the deserted forest. The wild animals and birds have returned to their hideouts. They fill the air with their cries.
FAQs
Dharma is linked to awareness and restraint: entering the wilderness requires attentiveness to place and life, moving without needless disturbance.
During the journey away from Ayodhya, the travelers observe an eerily deserted forest where creatures have retreated to their shelters.
Mindfulness and sensitivity—perceiving the mood of nature and responding with sober awareness.
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