Shloka 2
किष्किन्धाप्रवेशः—लक्ष्मणस्य कोपः, तारासान्त्वम्, सुग्रीवदर्शनम्
Lakshmana Enters Kishkindha: Anger, Tara’s Mediation, and Sugriva Encountered
द्वारस्था हरयस्तत्र महाकाया महाबलाः।बभूवुर्लक्ष्मणं दृष्ट्वा सर्वे प्राञ्जलय स्थिताः।।।।
dvārasthā harayas tatra mahākāyā mahābalāḥ |
babhūvur lakṣmaṇaṃ dṛṣṭvā sarve prāñjalayaḥ sthitāḥ ||
وہاں دروازے پر عظیم الجثہ اور مہابلی بندر، لکشمن کو دیکھتے ہی سب کے سب ہاتھ جوڑ کر ادب سے کھڑے ہو گئے۔
Righteous Lakshmana crossed the seven enclosures filled with different kinds of people and saw a great harem full of several bright gold and silver cots, excellent seats here and there with best of cushions spread.
FAQs
Dharma as respectful conduct: even powerful guardians uphold courtesy and proper reception (satkāra) toward a noble guest.
Lakṣmaṇa arrives at Sugrīva’s residence; the vānara gate-guards recognize him and greet him formally at the entrance.
Discipline and reverence in service—strength is shown as controlled and aligned with etiquette rather than aggression.