Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 70
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
दीर्घबाहुर्नरव्याघ्रो जटिलत्वमधारयत्।।2.52.69।।तौ तदा चीरवसनौ जटामण्डलधारिणौ।आशोभेतामृषिसमौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।।2.52.70।।
tau tadā cīravasanau jaṭāmaṇḍaladhāriṇau | āśobhetām ṛṣisamau bhrātarau rāmalakṣmaṇau || 2.52.70 ||
அப்போது பட்டை ஆடைகள் அணிந்து, சடாமுடி மண்டலத்தைத் தரித்த அந்த இரு சகோதரர்கள்—ராமன், இலக்குவன்—முனிவரைப் போல ஒளிவீசினர்.
The longarmed Rama, the best of men, put on locks of matted hair. As the two brothers, Rama and Lakshmana stood dressed in bark wearing crowns of matted hair, they resembled two resplendent ascetics.
FAQs
Dharma is steadfast acceptance of the vowed path: the princes outwardly adopt ascetic signs, aligning conduct and appearance with their chosen duty.
Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa have transitioned into forest-life discipline; their attire and matted hair mark their entry into an ascetic mode of living.
Self-restraint and commitment—both brothers embody disciplined renunciation consistent with their vows.