Shloka 4.1.121

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

Devanagari script

उत्साहो बलवानार्य नास्त्युत्साहात्परं बलम्।सोत्साहस्यास्ति लोकेऽस्मिन् न किञ्चिदपि दुर्लभम्।।।।

Transliteration

utsāho balavān ārya nāsty utsāhāt paraṃ balam | sotsāhasyāsti loke 'smin na kiñcid api durlabham ||

Translation

O noble one, enterprise is true strength; there is no power greater than enterprise. For the resolute, in this world nothing is unattainable.

Context

'O revered Sire, enterprise is supreme strength. Nothing is difficult in this world for one who is up and doing.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained by initiative: righteous goals are fulfilled through courageous effort, not resignation.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana motivates Rama, reframing power as ‘utsāha’—the inner drive needed to complete the rescue and restore justice.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Energetic resolve (utsāha) as a kingly and dharmic virtue enabling difficult duties.