Shloka 3.64.50

गोदावरीतटे सीतान्वेषणम् — The Search for Sītā at the Godāvarī

Devanagari script

कस्येमौ पुरुषव्याघ्र शयाते निहतौ युधि।चामरग्राहिणौ सौम्य सोष्णीषमणिकुण्डलौ।।।।

Transliteration

kasyemau puruṣavyāghra śayāte nihatau yudhi | cāmaragrāhiṇau saumya soṣṇīṣamaṇikuṇḍalau ||

Translation

O tiger among men, gentle one—whose are these two, slain in battle and lying here: attendants holding chamara fly-whisks, wearing jeweled earrings and headgear?

Context

O best among men, O handsome Lakshmana! see these carriers of fans with head dress and ear-rings studded with gems lying slain in the combat. Whose are they ?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• cāmara (fly-whisk)
• uṣṇīṣa (headgear)
• kuṇḍala (earrings)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sensitive to the suffering of all, not only heroes. Noticing fallen attendants reflects compassion and moral seriousness about violence.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues examining the battlefield-like traces, finding slain royal attendants with insignia of service.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassion (karuṇā) and careful observation.