चित्रकूटप्राप्तिः
Bharata Reaches Chitrakuta and Beholds Rama
उच्चैर्बद्धानि चीराणि लक्ष्मणेन भवेदयम्।अभिज्ञानकृतः पन्था अकाले गन्तुमिच्छता।।2.99.10।।
uccair baddhāni cīrāṇi lakṣmaṇena bhaved ayam |
abhijñānakṛtaḥ panthā akāle gantum icchatā ||2.99.10||
ఎత్తుగా కట్టబడిన ఈ వల్కలవస్త్రాలు కనిపిస్తున్నాయి. అసమయములోనూ వెళ్లదలచినప్పుడు మార్గం తెలిసేలా, లక్ష్మణుడు గుర్తింపుకోసం ఈ దారిని సూచించి ఉంచినట్టే.
Here are long bark garments fastened on lofty places as marks of identification left by Lakshmana, to locate the path at odd times which may be needed while going out.
Dharma as foresight in protection: Lakshmana’s markings show responsible care for safe movement and return, supporting the righteous mission.
While following traces in the forest, Bharata identifies Lakshmana’s deliberate signs—bark cloth tied high—to mark the route.
Lakshmana’s vigilance and practical wisdom—he anticipates danger and prepares guidance for difficult travel conditions.
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