Valmiki Ramayana 2.52.2 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 2
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
भास्करोदयकालोऽयं गता भगवती निशा।असौ सुकृष्णो विहगः कोकिलस्तात कूजति।।2.52.2।।
bhāskarodayakālo 'yaṃ gatā bhagavatī niśā |
asau sukṛṣṇo vihagaḥ kokilas tāta kūjati ||
तात लक्ष्मण, भगवती निशा गता; अयं भास्करोदयकालः। असौ सुकृष्णः कोकिलविहगः कूजति।
O dear Lakshmana! the holy night is over and it is time for sunrise. The deep dark bird, the cuckoo is singing.
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Dharma in exile includes disciplined living and attentiveness to time and duty; Rama models orderly conduct even in hardship.
At dawn in the forest setting, Rama notes the end of night and the signs of morning, addressing Lakshmana.
Rama’s composure and mindful leadership: he remains calm, observant, and purposeful despite displacement.
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