Shloka 2.103.17

पिण्डदानदर्शनम् — The Queens Behold Rama’s Śrāddha Offering

Devanagari script

सर्वभोगैः परित्यक्तं रामं सम्प्रेक्ष्य मातरः।आर्ता मुमुचुरश्रूणि सस्वरं शोककर्शिताः।।2.103.17।।

Transliteration

sarvabhogaiḥ parityaktaṃ rāmaṃ samprekṣya mātaraḥ | ārtā mumucur aśrūṇi sasvaraṃ śokakarśitāḥ ||

Translation

Seeing Rama forsaken of every royal comfort, the mothers—worn down by grief—cried aloud and let their tears stream forth.

Context

Beholding Rama devoid of all luxury, his mothers afflicted with grief, and overcome with sorrow, cried aloud, tears streaming down.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• the mothers/queens

FAQs

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

It shows the human cost of dharma: Rama’s righteous renunciation is morally elevated, yet it naturally evokes grief in those who love him—dharma does not erase emotion, it disciplines it.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama’s mothers see him living without royal comforts in the hermitage and are overwhelmed by sorrow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s capacity for renunciation; the mothers’ deep affection and sincerity.