Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 54, Shloka 41
भरद्वाजाश्रमप्राप्तिः
Arrival at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage and Counsel toward Citrakūṭa
तत्र कुञ्जरयूथानि मृगयूथानि चाभितः।विचरन्ति वनान्तेस्मिन् तानि द्रक्ष्यसि राघव।।।।
tatra kuñjara-yūthāni mṛga-yūthāni cābhitaḥ |
vicaranti vanānte 'smin tāni drakṣyasi rāghava ||
在那里，在那片林野四周，象群与鹿群来回游走；罗伽婆啊，你将亲眼见到它们。
O son of Sumitra, look at the column of smoke rising like the banner of the venerable fire-god near Prayaga. I think an ascetic dwells nearby.
FAQs
Dharma includes harmonious coexistence with living beings: the forest is depicted as a shared space where one lives without needless harm, respecting the integrity of nature.
The sage describes Citrakūṭa’s environment, emphasizing abundant wildlife that Rama will encounter there.
Rama’s role as a restrained protector—one who can dwell among powerful creatures without fear or aggression, maintaining balance.