त्रयस्त्रिंशः सर्गः
Civic Lament and Rama’s Dutiful Approach to Daśaratha
पदातिं वर्जितच्छत्रं रामं दृष्ट्वा जनास्तदा।ऊचुर्बहुविधा वाच श्शोकोपहतचेतसः।।।।
padātiṃ varjitacchatraṃ rāmaṃ dṛṣṭvā janās tadā | ūcur bahuvidhā vācaḥ śokopahatacetasaḥ ||
ولمّا رأى الناسُ راما ماشياً على قدميه، بلا مظلّةٍ ملكيّة، وقد صُعِقَت قلوبُهم بالحزن، نطقوا بكلماتٍ شتّى.
Rama entered the royal palace guarded by well-trained warriors and not from very far saw Sumantra who stood a picture of dejection.
Dharma and rightful order are symbolized by royal insignia; its absence signals moral and political upheaval, prompting public lament and reflection.
Rāma proceeds in a markedly altered state—walking without royal honors—provoking grief-stricken reactions from the citizens.
Rāma’s restraint and humility are implied: he accepts diminished outward status while continuing to act within dharma.