Shloka 3.64.44

गोदावरीतटे सीतान्वेषणम् — The Search for Sītā at the Godāvarī

Devanagari script

तरुणादित्यसङ्काशं वैडूर्यगुलिकाचितम्।विशीर्णं पतितं भूमौ कवचं कस्य काञ्चनम्।।।।

Transliteration

taruṇādityasaṅkāśaṃ vaiḍūryagulikācitam | viśīrṇaṃ patitaṃ bhūmau kavacaṃ kasya kāñcanam || 3.64.44 ||

Translation

Whose golden armor is this—studded with vaiḍūrya (cat’s-eye) beads, radiant like the rising sun—lying on the ground, shattered and strewn about?

Context

Whose is this shield of gold studded with Vaidurya, broken and strewn all over the ground, shining like the morning Sun?

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Armor (kavaca)
• Vaidurya (cat's-eye)
• Sun (as simile)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires truth-oriented investigation: recognizing armor and its owner supports righteous action against wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma finds shattered golden armor and questions to whom it belonged, indicating a major combatant was present.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Clarity under pressure: Rāma continues methodical inquiry despite emotional turmoil.