Shloka 3.34.5

आरण्यकाण्डे चतुस्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Śūrpaṇakhā Reports to Rāvaṇa; Rāma’s Might and Sītā’s Description

Devanagari script

दीर्घबाहुर्विशालाक्ष श्चीरकृष्णाजिनाम्बरः।कन्दर्पसमरूपश्च रामो दशरथात्मजः।।।।

Transliteration

dīrghabāhur viśālākṣaś cīrakṛṣṇājināmbaraḥ | kandarpasamarūpaś ca rāmo daśarathātmajaḥ ||

Translation

Rāma, Daśaratha’s son, is long-armed and large-eyed; he wears bark-cloth and black antelope skin, and in beauty he resembles Kāma himself.

Context

Rama, Dasaratha's son, has long arms, large eyes. He is clad in deer-skin and bark. He resembles Cupid.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Kandarpa/Kāma

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is implied through Rāma’s forest attire: the prince accepts austere dress and discipline, honoring duty over comfort.

What is the narrative situation?

Śūrpaṇakhā describes Rāma’s appearance and presence to Rāvaṇa while recounting the events at Janasthāna.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control and dignity: despite beauty and royal birth, Rāma bears the marks of disciplined life in exile.