Shloka 2.57.7

सप्तपञ्चाशः सर्गः — Sumantra’s Return to Ayodhya and the Palace’s Lament

Devanagari script

कच्चिन्न सगजा साऽश्वा सजना सजनाधिपा।रामसन्तापदुःखेन दग्धा शोकाग्निना पुरी।।।।

Transliteration

iti cintā-paraḥ sūto vājibhiḥ śīghra-pātibhiḥ |

agara-dvāram āsādya tvaritaḥ praviveśa ha ||

Translation

Thus absorbed in anxious thought, the charioteer, borne by swift-running horses, reached the city-gate and quickly entered.

Context

Has the city along with its elephants, horses, people and its king perished in the fire of grief for Rama?

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Ayodhyā (city gate implied)

FAQs

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

Even when troubled, one must proceed toward duty: Sumantra does not linger in fear but enters the city to report and serve.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra arrives at Ayodhyā’s gate and goes in swiftly, still preoccupied with worry.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Promptness in service and responsibility under stress.