Shloka 4.1.124

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

Devanagari script

एवं सम्बोधितस्तत्र शोकोपहतचेतनः।त्यज्य शोकञ्च मोहञ्च ततो धैर्यमुपागमत्।।।।

Transliteration

evaṃ sambodhitas tatra śokopahatacetanaḥ | tyajya śokaṃ ca mohaṃ ca tato dhairyam upāgamat ||

Translation

Thus addressed there, Rama—whose mind had been struck down by grief—set aside both sorrow and delusion, and then regained steadfast patience.

Context

Thus persuaded by Lakshmana, Rama who was hitherto besieged by grief and delusion, could set them aside and regain patience.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained by dhairya (fortitude): one must overcome grief-born delusion to act rightly and truthfully in pursuit of duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After Lakshmana’s counsel, Rama’s emotional turmoil subsides; he returns to steadiness so the search and next actions can proceed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s resilience—his ability to recover clarity and patience after being shaken by sorrow.