Shloka 4.1.115

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

Devanagari script

संस्तम्भ राम भद्रं ते मा शुचः पुरुषोत्तम।नेदृशानां मतिर्मन्दा भवत्यकलुषात्मनाम्।।।।

Transliteration

saṃstambha rāma bhadraṃ te mā śucaḥ puruṣottama | nedṛśānāṃ matir mandā bhavaty akaluṣātmanām ||

Translation

“Steady yourself, Rama—may well-being be yours. Do not grieve, O best of men; for those who are pure in heart, a weak and sinking resolve does not befit.”

Context

'O Rama, the foremost of men, control yourself. Be blessed. People who are pure at heart do not feel depressed at heart.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma requires inner steadiness: grief must not overthrow one’s capacity to act rightly, especially for the pure-minded who bear responsibility for others.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana intervenes as Rama mourns, urging him to regain composure so the search for Sita can proceed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fortitude (dhairya) and self-control (saṃyama) as marks of the noble and pure-hearted.