Shloka 3.60.35

सीतान्वेषणविलापः (Rama’s Lament and Search for Sita)

Devanagari script

हा लक्ष्मण महाबाहो पश्यसि त्वं प्रियां क्वचित्।हा प्रिये क्व गता भद्रे हा सीतेति पुनः पुनः।।3.60.35।।

Transliteration

hā lakṣmaṇa mahābāho paśyasi tvaṃ priyāṃ kvacit | hā priye kva gatā bhadre hā sīteti punaḥ punaḥ || 3.60.35 ||

Translation

“Alas, Lakṣmaṇa, mighty-armed—do you see my beloved anywhere? Alas, dear one! Where have you gone, gentle lady? Alas, Sītā!”—thus he cried again and again.

Context

O long-armed Lakshmana, are you able to see my beloved anywhere? O noble lady, O darling, where have you gone? O Sita ! SIta !

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reliance on righteous companionship: Rāma turns to Lakṣmaṇa in crisis, modeling shared duty and truthful acknowledgment of distress rather than concealment.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma openly cries out to Lakṣmaṇa and repeatedly calls for Sītā while searching.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sincere fidelity and emotional honesty—his repeated calling shows unwavering attachment grounded in commitment.