Shloka 4.1.102

पम्पा-तीर-वर्णनम् / Rama’s Lament at Pampa and the Approach to Rishyamuka

Devanagari script

अस्मिन्सानुनि रम्ये हि मत्तद्विजगणायुते।पश्येयं यदि तां कान्तां ततस्स्वस्ति भवेन्मम।।।।

Transliteration

asmin sānuni ramye hi matta-dvija-gaṇāyute |

paśyeyaṁ yadi tāṁ kāntāṁ tatas svasti bhaven mama || 4.1.102 ||

Translation

If only I might see my beloved on this lovely slope filled with flocks of intoxicated birds—then, for me, there would be well-being again.

Context

'If I find my dear beloved here on these mountain slopes full of passionate birds how happy will I not feel!

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sita (beloved, implied)
• mountain slope
• birds

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfast loyalty: Rama’s sense of ‘svasti’ (well-being) is tied to reunion with his rightful spouse, not to distraction or substitution.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama imagines finding Sita in the scenic mountain landscape; the atmosphere of spring heightens both hope and longing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy in love and purpose—Rama’s emotional orientation remains fixed on Sita and the duty to recover her.