Shloka 4.1.45

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

Devanagari script

नदन्ति कामं शकुना मुदितास्सङ्घशः कलम्। आह्वयन्त इवान्योन्यं कामोन्मादकरा मम।।4.1.45।।

Transliteration

nadanti kāmaṃ śakunā muditāḥ saṅghaśaḥ kalam | āhvayanta ivānyonyaṃ kāmonmādakarā mama ||

Translation

The birds, joyful in flocks, sing sweetly at will, as though calling to one another—yet to me they only kindle the madness of longing.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• birds

FAQs

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

Dharma includes mastery over the mind: the same stimulus that delights others can disturb one who suffers injustice and separation, calling for inner discipline.

What is the narrative situation?

During spring in the forest, Rama hears birds calling and confides to Lakshmana that their joy intensifies his longing for Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Emotional honesty with restraint—Rama acknowledges powerful feelings without abandoning his righteous aim to recover Sita.