Shloka 2.52.43

गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम् (Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs)

Devanagari script

दृष्टं तद्धि त्वया राम यादृशं त्वत्प्रवासने।प्रजानां सङ्कुलं वृत्तं त्वच्छोकक्लान्तचेतसाम्।।2.52.43।।

Transliteration

dṛṣṭaṃ tad dhi tvayā rāma yādṛśaṃ tvat-pravāsane | prajānāṃ saṅkulaṃ vṛttaṃ tvac-choka-klānta-cetasām ||

Translation

For you yourself saw it, O Rāma, at the time of your departure—how the people’s state became confused and anguished, their minds worn out by sorrow for you.

Context

At the time of your departure, O Rama, you have seen all that happened, the hearts of the people exhausted with grief.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• prajāḥ (people of Ayodhyā)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as relational and compassionate: a dhārmic person’s choices affect the emotional and social order of the community, creating a moral responsibility to consider collective suffering.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra reminds Rāma that he has already witnessed the people’s grief at the moment he left Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The people’s fidelity and love for a righteous heir, and Rāma’s awareness of public suffering.