Shloka 2.102.45

पितृमरणश्रवणं जलक्रिया च (Hearing of Daśaratha’s death and the libation rites at Mandākinī)

Devanagari script

ततस्तं पुरषव्याघ्रं यशस्विनमकल्पषम्।आसीनं स्थण्डिले रामं ददर्श सहसा जनः।।।।

Transliteration

tatas taṃ puruṣa-vyāghraṃ yaśasvinam akalpaṣam |

āsīnaṃ sthaṇḍile rāmaṃ dadarśa sahasā janaḥ ||

Translation

Then the people suddenly beheld Rāma—tiger among men, illustrious and stainless—seated upon the bare ground.

Context

All at once the people saw the illustrious Rama, the best of men, and the subduer of enemies squatting on the bare earth.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• jana (people)

FAQs

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

Rāma’s dharma appears as purity and restraint: though rightful heir, he accepts hardship without defilement of conduct, remaining ‘stainless’ in character.

What is the narrative situation?

The crowd reaches the place and sees Rāma sitting simply on the ground rather than in royal comfort.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and inner purity (akalpaṣatā): greatness expressed through simplicity and self-control.