Shloka 4
रामदर्शनार्थं दारानयनम्
The Queens Summoned; Rama’s Leave-Taking and Dasaratha’s Collapse
आलोक्य तु महाप्राज्ञः परमाकुलचेतसम्।राममेवानुशोचन्तं सूतः प्राञ्जलिरासदत्।।।।
ālोकya tu mahāprājñaḥ paramākulacetasam |
rāmam evānuśocantaṃ sūtaḥ prāñjalir āsadat ||
Als der weise Wagenlenker Rāma erblickte, wie er trauerte und sein Geist völlig aufgewühlt war, trat er mit gefalteten Händen ehrerbietig heran.
Seeing the king brooding over Rama, in an extremely agitated state, the sagacious charioteer approached him with folded hands.
FAQs
Dharma appears as seva (respectful service): a subordinate approaches a suffering noble with humility, indicating social ethics of care and reverence.
A charioteer notices Rāma’s grief and approaches respectfully, signaling an attempt to assist or inquire amid the crisis.
The charioteer’s humility and prudent concern, expressed through folded hands and respectful approach.