Shloka 2.53.30

पञ्चाशत्तमः सर्गः (Sarga 53) — Rāma’s Lament, Vigil for Sītā, and Lakṣmaṇa’s Consolation

Devanagari script

नैतदौपयिकं राम यदिदं परितप्यते।विषादयसि सीतां च मां चैव पुरुषर्षभ।।।।

Transliteration

naitad aupayikaṃ rāma yad idaṃ paritapyate | viṣādayasi sītāṃ ca māṃ caiva puruṣarṣabha ||

Translation

This grief of yours is not fitting, O Rāma. O best of men, by such lamentation you dishearten Sītā—and me as well.

Context

This is not the way you should lament, O Rama. O foremost of men, by doing so you are disheartening me and Sita as well.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Sita

FAQs

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

Dharma includes steadiness (dhairya): a leader’s grief affects dependents; therefore one must practice emotional discipline for others’ welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa responds to Rāma’s sorrow in exile, urging him to stop lamenting because it burdens Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Frank, loyal counsel—Lakṣmaṇa’s courage to correct Rāma for the sake of dharma.