Shloka 2.33.31

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

Devanagari script

पितुर्निदेशेन तु धर्मवत्सलःवनप्रवेशे कृतबुद्धिनिश्चयः।स राघवः प्रेक्ष्य सुमन्त्रमब्रवीन्निवेदयस्वागमनं नृपाय मे।।।।

Transliteration

vinītavīrapuruṣaṃ praviśya tu nṛpālayam | dadarśāvasthitaṃ dīnaṃ sumantram avidūrataḥ ||

Translation

Entering the royal palace staffed and guarded by well-disciplined warriors, he saw Sumantra standing not far away, dejected.

Context

Rama, lover of righteousness, determined to go to the forest in obedience to hisfather's command said to Sumantra, Inform the king of my arrival.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē trayastriṅśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the thirtythird sarga in Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sumantra
• Royal palace

FAQs

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

Dharma includes proper procedure and respect for institutions: Rāma enters the king’s palace in order, while the court’s grief reflects the moral weight of the moment.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma arrives inside the palace precincts and notices Sumantra visibly distressed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumantra’s loyalty and emotional integrity—his dejection signals sincere attachment to the righteous prince and the king.