Shloka 3.60.28

सीतान्वेषणविलापः (Rama’s Lament and Search for Sita)

Devanagari script

पीतकौशेयकेनासि सूचिता वरवर्णिनि।धावन्त्यपि मया दृष्टा तिष्ठ यद्यस्ति सौहृदम्।।3.60.28।।

Transliteration

pītakauśeyakenāsi sūcitā varavarṇini | dhāvanty api mayā dṛṣṭā tiṣṭha yady asti sauhṛdam || 3.60.28 ||

Translation

O lady of lovely complexion, you are given away by your yellow silk; even as you run, I have seen you. If you have affection for me, then stay.

Context

O lady of lovely complexion, I can see your yellow silk (flying), while you are running away. If you have love for me, stay on.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā (implied)
• Yellow silk garment (pīta-kauśeya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as mutual loyalty (sauhṛda) sustaining a righteous household—Rāma appeals to the moral bond of love as a reason to remain and respond truthfully.

What is the narrative situation?

Still imagining Sītā nearby, Rāma claims he can trace her by the yellow silk and implores her to stop.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hopeful persistence: even in despair, he searches for signs and continues calling out, refusing to give up.