Shloka 4.1.122

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

Devanagari script

उत्साहवन्तः पुरुषा नावसीदन्ति कर्मसु।उत्साहमात्रमाश्रित्य सीतां प्रतिलभेमहि।।।।

Transliteration

utsāhavantaḥ puruṣā nāvasīdanti karmasu | utsāhamātram āśritya sītāṃ pratilabhemahi ||

Translation

Men of enterprise do not sink in the midst of tasks. Relying on enterprise alone, we shall win Sita back.

Context

'Enterprising men will never be disappointed in their mission. It is possible to get Sita through effort alone.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Sita

FAQs

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

Dharma is fulfilled through steadfast perseverance: one must not collapse under difficulty, but persist until the righteous objective is restored.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakshmana concludes his encouragement by affirming that determined effort will lead to Sita’s recovery.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unfailing perseverance—refusing discouragement while pursuing a just mission.