Shloka 3.59.23

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

Devanagari script

न हि ते परितुष्यामि त्यक्त्वा यद्यासि मैथिलीम्।क्रुद्धायाः परुषं श्रुत्वा तां विहाय त्वमागतः।।।।

Transliteration

dṛṣṭvaivābhyāgataṃ tvāṃ me maithilīṃ tyajya lakṣmaṇa |

śaṅkamānaṃ mahat pāpaṃ yat satyaṃ vyathitaṃ manaḥ ||

Translation

The moment I saw you return, O Lakṣmaṇa, having left Maithilī behind, my mind was shaken; my dreadful suspicion proved true, and my heart was pained.

Context

I am not happy with you as you have come here deserting Sita on the plea that she was angry and spoke harsh words.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Maithili (Sita)

FAQs

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

Dharma here centers on responsibility and vigilance: leaving Sītā unprotected violates the duty of guardianship, and Rama’s fear reflects the moral weight of that lapse.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa returns to Rama without Sītā; Rama immediately suspects danger and feels his ominous doubts have come true.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s truth-oriented discernment (satya-buddhi) and protective concern for Sītā are highlighted, even amid distress.