Shloka 3.60.3

सीतान्वेषणविलापः (Rama’s Lament and Search for Sita)

Devanagari script

त्वरमाणो जगामाथ सीतादर्शनलालसः।शून्यमावसथं दृष्ट्वा बभूवोद्विग्नमानसः।।3.60.3।।

Transliteration

tvaramāṇo jagāmātha sītādarśanalālasaḥ | śūnyam āvasathaṃ dṛṣṭvā babhūvodvignamānasaḥ || 3.60.3 ||

Translation

Longing to see Sītā, he hurried to the hermitage; but on seeing the dwelling empty, his mind became deeply anxious.

Context

Anxious to see Sita, he hastened to the hermitage and finding it empty, becamerestless.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• āvasatha (hermitage)

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as steadfast responsibility in relationship—Rāma’s immediate, purposeful return to Sītā reflects protective duty and fidelity, even before he knows what has happened.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma rushes back to the hermitage expecting to see Sītā, but finds the place empty, triggering alarm and fear.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective devotion and urgency—his love is expressed as immediate action and vigilant concern for Sītā’s safety.