Shloka 4.1.17

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

Devanagari script

स एष सुखसंस्पर्शो वाति चन्दनशीतलः।गन्धमभ्यवहन्पुण्यं श्रमापनयनोऽनिलः।।।।

Transliteration

sa ēṣa sukhasaṃsparśō vāti candanaśītalaḥ | gandham abhyavahan puṇyaṃ śramāpanayano ’nilaḥ ||

Translation

This very wind blows with a pleasant touch, cool as sandalwood; bearing a pure fragrance, it seems to take away weariness.

Context

'The gentle touch of the breeze that blows, cool like sandalwood, full of pure fragrance, takes away the fatigue of the body.

Characters & Entities

• anila (wind)
• candana (sandalwood)

FAQs

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

Dharma is associated with alleviating fatigue and suffering: the image of a soothing wind becomes a model for righteous conduct—bringing relief, purity, and calm to others.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama describes the spring breeze—cool, fragrant, and soothing—while traveling with Lakshmana.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gentleness and empathy: Rama values what heals and refreshes, reflecting a dharmic orientation toward welfare.