Shloka 3.75.21

पम्पादर्शनम् — Vision of Lake Pampā and the Turn toward Sugrīva

Devanagari script

स रामो विविधान्वृक्षान्सरांसि विविधानि च।।3.75.21।।पश्यन्कामाभिसन्तप्तो जगाम परमं ह्रदम्।

Transliteration

sa rāmo vividhān vṛkṣān sarāṃsi vividhāni ca || 3.75.21 ||

paśyan kāmābhisantapto jagāma paramaṃ hradam |

Translation

Beholding the many kinds of trees and the various lakes, Rāma—burning with longing—went on to that excellent lake.

Context

On seeing different kinds of trees and tanks, the love-striken Rama visited that great lake.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• vṛkṣa (trees)
• sarāṃsi/hrada (lakes)

FAQs

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

Dharma amid suffering: even when afflicted by longing, Rāma continues his course with purpose, showing perseverance rather than surrender to emotion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma moves through the scenic region, observing trees and waters, and proceeds toward the principal lake.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance and resolve (dhṛti) despite inner pain.