Shloka 2.58.25

अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 58) — Daśaratha Questions Sumantra; Messages from the Forest Threshold

Devanagari script

इत्येवं मां महराज ब्रुवन्नेव महायशाः।रामो राजीवताम्राक्षो भृशमश्रूण्यवर्तयत्।।।।

Transliteration

ity evaṃ māṃ mahārāja bruvann eva mahāyaśāḥ | rāmo rājīvatāmrākṣo bhṛśam aśrūṇy avartayat ||

Translation

Thus speaking to me, O great king, the illustrious Rāma—his eyes reddened like lotuses—shed tears in abundance.

Context

While saying this the red lotuslike eyes of illustrious Rama streamed with tears, O maharaja

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Daśaratha
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma does not erase human feeling: Rāma upholds righteousness while openly bearing the sorrow of separation.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra recounts to Daśaratha how Rāma spoke and wept while giving messages for Bharata and the family.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness joined with sensitivity—Rāma’s moral resolve alongside genuine compassion.