Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 1
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
प्रभातायां तु शर्वर्यां पृथुवक्षा महायशाः।उवाच रामः सौमित्रिं लक्ष्मणं शुभलक्षणम्।।2.52.1।।
prabhātāyāṃ tu śarvaryāṃ pṛthuvakṣā mahāyaśāḥ | uvāca rāmaḥ saumitriṃ lakṣmaṇaṃ śubhalakṣaṇam ||
当夜色转为黎明，胸怀宽广、声名显赫的罗摩，对具吉祥相的苏蜜特拉之子罗什曼那说道。
As the night advanced towards dawn, broad-chested Rama of great renown said to Lakshmana, son of Sumitra, who had auspicious marks on his body:
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Readiness for righteous action: dharma often begins with disciplined preparation and timely counsel among those committed to a noble path.
At dawn, the narration signals a transition into action: Rāma is about to instruct Lakṣmaṇa as they proceed in their forest journey.
Rāma’s steady leadership and Lakṣmaṇa’s auspicious, duty-ready presence as a devoted companion.