Shloka 4.1.25

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

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वैतस्य पुरा शब्दमाश्रमस्था मम प्रिया।मामाहूय प्रमुदिताः परमं प्रत्यनन्दत।।।।

Transliteration

śrutvaitasya purā śabdam āśramasthā mama priyā |

mām āhūya pramuditā paramaṁ pratyanandata ||

Translation

Earlier, when my beloved lived in the āśrama, she would hear that very sound, call me to her with delight, and rejoice exceedingly.

Context

'While in the hermitage in the past, my beloved was very glad to hear such sounds, invite me to join her and rejoice again.

Characters & Entities

• Sita (implied by mama priyā)
• Rama (speaker)
• hermitage (āśrama)

FAQs

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

The dharma of marital commitment (pativratā/patnī-dharma and the husband’s fidelity) is highlighted through remembrance of mutual joy rooted in lawful, devoted companionship.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma recalls earlier life with Sītā in the āśrama; present separation makes even familiar sounds evoke loss.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy in love and gratitude: Rāma honors shared past happiness and remains emotionally bound to Sītā alone.