Shloka 3.60.14

सीतान्वेषणविलापः (Rama’s Lament and Search for Sita)

Devanagari script

अथवाऽर्जुन शंस त्वं प्रियां तामर्जुनप्रियाम्।जनकस्य सुता भीरुर्यदि जीवति वा न वा।।3.60.14।।

Transliteration

snigdha-pallava-saṅkāśā pīta-kauśeya-vāsinī | śaṃsasva yadi vā dṛṣṭā bilva bilvopama-stanī || 3.60.13 ||

Translation

O Bilva tree—if you have seen her, tell me: the lady tender as a glossy young leaf, clad in yellow silk, her breasts rounded like bilva fruit.

Context

O Arjuna tree, tell me if you know a timid lady, daughter of Janaka and my beloved, fond of Arjuna tree. Is the living or not ?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Bilva tree

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast love within rightful marriage (pativrata/pati-dharma context implied): Rāma’s searching speech reflects commitment and truthful remembrance rather than turning away in despair.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues questioning the trees, describing Sītā’s appearance to help identify whether anyone (even nature) ‘saw’ her pass by.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and tenderness—his detailed recollection shows intimate care, not mere possessiveness.