Shloka 3.64.14

गोदावरीतटे सीतान्वेषणम् — The Search for Sītā at the Godāvarī

Devanagari script

गोदावरीं जनस्थानमिमं प्रस्रवणं गिरिम्।।।।सर्वाण्यनुगमिष्यामि यदि सीता हि दृश्यते।

Transliteration

godāvarīṃ janasthānam imaṃ prasravaṇaṃ girim | sarvāṇy anugamiṣyāmi yadi sītā hi dṛśyate ||

Translation

I will search everywhere—along the Godāvarī, through Jana-sthāna, and on this Prasravaṇa mountain—until Sītā is seen.

Context

I will roam about the river Godavari, Janasthana and this mount Prasravana till I find Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita
• Lakshmana
• Godavari
• Janasthana
• Prasravana (mountain)

FAQs

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

Dharma is determined action in protection of the innocent: Rāma commits himself to an exhaustive search, reflecting the duty to safeguard Sītā and restore justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma declares a plan to search key regions around their forest dwelling to recover Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolve (dṛḍha-niścaya)—a disciplined commitment to pursue the right course until success.