Shloka 2.33.26

त्रयस्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Civic Lament and Rama’s Dutiful Approach to Daśaratha

Devanagari script

इत्येवं विविधा वाचो नानाजनसमीरिताः।शुश्राव रामः श्रुत्वा च न विचक्रेऽस्य मानसम्।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prāsādaharmyāṇi vimānaśikharāṇi ca | adhiruhya janaḥ śrīmān udāsīno vyalokayat ||

Translation

Then the prosperous citizens climbed onto palaces and mansions, up to the lofty terraces and summits of multi-storied buildings, and watched with heavy hearts, in sorrowful detachment.

Context

Such were the various words uttered by the people. Even after hearing them his (Rama's) mind remained unmoved (from his resolve).

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā (implied)
• Rāma (implied as the one being watched)

FAQs

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

The verse reflects collective moral concern: society grieves when dharma in the kingdom appears disturbed (Rāma’s altered public state), showing how public life in the epic is ethically charged.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rāma proceeds amid extraordinary tension in Ayodhyā, crowds cannot move freely in the packed streets and instead climb buildings to watch events unfold.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Indirectly, it emphasizes civic loyalty and attentiveness—citizens closely observe the righteous prince, emotionally invested in dharma’s outcome.