Shloka 3.60.38

सीतान्वेषणविलापः (Rama’s Lament and Search for Sita)

Devanagari script

तथा स गत्वा विपुलम् महद्वनं परीत्य सर्वं त्वथ मैथिलीं प्रति।अनिष्ठिताशस्सचकार मार्गणे पुनः प्रियायाः परमं परिश्रमम्।।3.60.38।।

Transliteration

tathā sa gatvā vipulaṃ mahad vanaṃ parītya sarvaṃ tvatha maithilīṃ prati | aniṣṭhitāśaḥ sa cakāra mārgaṇe punaḥ priyāyāḥ paramaṃ pariśramam || 3.60.38 ||

Translation

Thus, entering the vast and mighty forest and searching it all for Maithilī, he did not abandon hope; once more he exerted himself to the utmost in seeking his beloved.

Context

Rama went about the vast forest searching for the princess from Mithila all over not giving up hope of finding her. He continued to make great efforts for searching his beloved.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē araṇyakāṇḍē ṣaṣṭitamassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the sixtieth sarga of Aranyakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā (Maithilī)
• great forest (mahad vana)

FAQs

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

Dharma is unwavering effort aligned with truth and responsibility: Rāma persists in the search, refusing despair, embodying the ideal that righteous aims require sustained labor.

What is the narrative situation?

After combing the vast forest for Sītā, Rāma renews his search with even greater exertion, still holding to hope.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance with hope—he continues disciplined effort despite fear and exhaustion.