Shloka 2.59.37

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

Devanagari script

अशोभनं योऽहमिहाद्य राघवं दिदृक्षमाणो न लभे सलक्ष्मणम्।इतीव राजा विलपन्महायशाः पपात तूर्णं शयने समूर्छितः।।2.59.37।।

Transliteration

rāmaśoka-mahābhogaḥ sītā-viraha-pāragaḥ | śvasitormi mahāvarto bāṣpha-phena-jalāvilaḥ || 2.59.33 ||

Translation

This “sea of sorrow” is vast with grief for Rāma, and its far shore is Sītā’s separation. Its waves and whirlpools are my sighs, and its waters are churned and clouded with the foam of tears.

Context

Though I wish I cannot see Rama together with Lakshmana. Indeed this is very unfortunate. Lamenting thus, king Dasaratha of great reknown fell on the bed, unconscious.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Kauśalyā

FAQs

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

The verse implicitly warns that adharma in decision-making (misused power, unjust demands) produces a ‘flood’ of suffering; dharma requires foresight and restraint so that promises and authority do not become instruments of harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha describes his overwhelming despair after Rāma’s exile, using an extended metaphor of a sea he is drowning in.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s deep attachment and emotional honesty are foregrounded, while also revealing the tragic cost of earlier commitments made without adequate discernment.