Shloka 3.75.4

पम्पादर्शनम् — Vision of Lake Pampā and the Turn toward Sugrīva

Devanagari script

सप्तानां च समुद्राणामेषु तीर्थेषु लक्ष्मण।उपस्पृष्टं च विधिवत्पितरश्चापि तर्पिताः।।3.75.4।।

Transliteration

abhitvare ca taṃ draṣṭuṃ sugrīvaṃ vānararṣabham || 3.75.8 ||

tad-adhīnaṃ hi me saumya sītāyāḥ parimārgaṇam |

Translation

I hasten to see Sugrīva, the bull among monkeys; for, gentle one, the search for Sītā depends upon him.

Context

O Lakshmana, having bathed in the waters of the seven seas (by taking ritualistic bath in these waters) the manes are offered oblations in accordance with tradition.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sugriva
• Sita

FAQs

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

Dharma here is responsible action: Rama recognizes dependence on allies and moves decisively, showing that righteous goals are pursued through timely, well-judged means.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama explains to Lakshmana why he must meet Sugriva quickly: Sugriva is crucial to locating Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s strategic clarity joined to steadfast devotion to Sita—urgency directed by purpose.