Shloka 3.67.26

जटायुवृत्तान्तः — Jatāyu’s Testimony and Rāma’s Grief

Devanagari script

नास्त्यभाग्यतरो लोके मत्तोऽस्मिन्सचराचरे।येनेयं महती प्राप्ता मया व्यसनवागुरा।।।।

Transliteration

nāsty abhāgyataro loke matto 'smin sa-carācare |

yeneyaṃ mahatī prāptā mayā vyasanavāgurā ||

Translation

In this world of moving and unmoving beings, none is more unfortunate than I—for upon me has fallen this vast snare of calamities.

Context

In this world of the animate and the inanimate there is no one more unfortunate than me fallen into the trap of adversities.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• world of animate and inanimate (sa-carācare loke)

FAQs

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

Dharma recognizes adversity as a test: naming the ‘snare of misfortunes’ highlights the moral demand to endure without abandoning righteous purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma voices a sweeping lament, portraying his life as caught in an overwhelming net of calamities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance-in-formation: the verse shows the inner pressure under which Rāma’s later steadfast resolve (dhṛti) will crystallize.