Shloka 4.1.73

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

Devanagari script

अधिकं शैलराजोऽयं धातुभिः सुविभूषितः।विचित्रं सृजते रेणुं वायुवेगविघट्टितम्।।।।

Transliteration

adhikaṃ śailarājo ’yaṃ dhātubhiḥ suvibhūṣitaḥ | vicitraṃ sṛjate reṇuṃ vāyuvegavighaṭṭitam ||

Translation

This king of mountains, richly adorned with minerals, gives off abundant, multicolored dust, struck up by the force of the wind.

Context

'This king of mountains is rich with plenty of minerals and, therefore, generatesmulticoloured dust particles splattered by the speed of the wind.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (speaker)
• Lakshmana
• mountain (śaila/śailarāja)
• minerals/ores (dhātu)
• wind (vāyu)

FAQs

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

Dharma is respect for the ordered world (ṛta-like harmony) and truthful description (satya): Rama models a disciplined mind that observes causes and effects—wind raising mineral dust—supporting prudent, reality-based action.

What is the narrative situation?

As they traverse the terrain near Pampā, Rama describes the mineral-rich mountain and the colorful dust stirred by wind.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Intelligence joined to calmness: Rama notices natural detail and communicates it clearly, maintaining steadiness during crisis.