Shloka 3.59.1

अरण्यकाण्डे एकोनषष्टितमः सर्गः — Maricha’s Mimic Cry and the Rama–Lakshmana–Sita Confrontation

Devanagari script

अथाश्रमादुपावृत्तमन्तरा रघुनन्दनः।परिपप्रच्छ सौमित्रिं रामो दुःखार्दितं पुनः।।।।

Transliteration

athāśramād upāvṛttam antarā raghunandanaḥ |

paripapraccha saumitriṃ rāmo duḥkhārditaṃ punaḥ ||

Translation

Then Rama, the joy of the Raghu line, overwhelmed by grief, again questioned Saumitri (Lakshmana) as he returned from the hermitage.

Context

Rama, the delight of the Raghus, once again questioned Lakshmana who had come out of the hermitage, deeply hurt:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitri)
• Hermitage (Ashrama)
• Raghu lineage

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as perseverance in crisis: even in grief, Rama continues inquiry and action rather than surrendering to despair.

What is the narrative situation?

A transition moment: Lakshmana comes back from the hermitage area, and Rama urgently questions him again while searching for Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness under suffering—Rama’s leadership persists despite emotional devastation.