Shloka 4.1.114

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

Devanagari script

इति रामं महात्मानं विलपन्तमनाथवत्।उवाच लक्ष्मणो भ्राता वचनं युक्तमव्ययम्।।।।

Transliteration

iti rāmaṃ mahātmānaṃ vilapantam anāthavat | uvāca lakṣmaṇo bhrātā vacanaṃ yuktam avyayam ||

Translation

As Rama—the great-souled one—lamented like one bereft of all support, his brother Lakshmana addressed him with words that were fitting and enduring.

Context

Thus spoke Lakshmana these befitting, unforgettable words to his his-souled brother, Rama wailing like an orphan:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

The dharma of supportive counsel: when a righteous person is overwhelmed by grief, a close companion (here, a brother) should respond with timely, appropriate guidance rather than silence.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama is grieving intensely (over separation from Sita), and Lakshmana begins to address him with steadying, purposeful words.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakshmana’s loyalty and discernment—compassionate firmness expressed through “fitting” and lasting counsel.