Shloka 2.59.2

एकोनषष्ठितमः सर्गः (Sarga 59): सुमन्त्रवाक्यं, अयोध्याविषादः, दाशरथिशोकसागरः

Devanagari script

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा सुमन्त्रो बाष्पविक्लबः।कथयामास भूयोऽपि रामसन्देशविस्तरम्।।2.59.2।।

Transliteration

aprahṛṣṭa-manuṣyā ca dīna-nāga-turaṅgamā |

ārta-svara-parimlānā viniśśvasita-nisvanā ||2.59.19||

Translation

Its people were without joy; even elephants and horses had lost their spirit. The city seemed worn down by cries of anguish and echoed with deep, despairing sighs.

Context

Having heard him, Sumantra, overcome with tears, related further details of Rama's message.

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhya (city, implied)
• people of Ayodhya
• elephants
• horses
• Rama (implied cause: exile)

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates the far-reaching consequences of adharma in governance: a wrongful act affecting a righteous heir disturbs the whole realm, even its animals and atmosphere.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra depicts the city’s condition after Rama’s departure—universal dejection and audible lament.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s role as the life-force of the kingdom (a dharmic center), whose absence drains joy from all.