Shloka 4.1.26

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

Devanagari script

एवं विचित्राः पतगा नानारावविराविणः।वृक्षगुल्मलताः पश्य सम्पतन्ति समन्ततः।।।।

Transliteration

evaṁ vicitrāḥ patagā nānārāvavirāviṇaḥ |

vṛkṣagulmalatāḥ paśya sampatanti samantataḥ ||

Translation

See how these wondrous birds, calling out in many different ways, fly everywhere toward trees, shrubs, and vines.

Context

'See, the different kinds of birds flying towards trees, shrubs and vines making wonderful sounds all over.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• birds (patagāḥ)
• trees/shrubs/vines (vṛkṣa-gulma-latāḥ)

FAQs

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

It suggests attentiveness and right perception: dharma begins with seeing reality clearly—here, nature’s harmony contrasts with the hero’s inner grief, urging disciplined awareness rather than rash action.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma points out the spring landscape to Lakṣmaṇa; the lively movement of birds frames his lament.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mindful endurance: despite sorrow, Rāma remains observant and composed enough to describe the world accurately.