Shloka 3.45.34

सीतया लक्ष्मणप्रेषणम् — Sita urges Lakshmana to seek Rama (The crisis of the ‘distressed voice’)

Devanagari script

निमित्तानि च घोराणि यानि प्रादुर्भवन्ति मे।।3.45.34।।अपि त्वां सह रामेण पश्येयं पुनरागतः।न वेत्येतन्न जानामि वैदेहि जनकात्मजे।।3.45.35।।

Transliteration

nimittāni ca ghorāṇi yāni prādurbhavanti me ||3.45.34||

Translation

Dreadful omens are appearing to me.

Context

O daughter of Janaka! O princess from Videha, I see dreadful omens. I do not know whether I will see you when I am back with Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Mindfulness in crisis: recognizing danger-signs urges careful, responsible action rather than complacency.

What is the narrative situation?

As Lakṣmaṇa prepares to leave, he senses ominous portents, foreshadowing impending calamity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and discernment—Lakṣmaṇa reads the situation as dangerous and uncertain.