Shloka 4.1.81

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

Devanagari script

शाल्मल्यः किंशुकाश्चैव रक्ताः कुरवकास्तथा।।4.1.81।।त्रिनिशा नक्तमालाश्च चन्दनास्स्यन्दनास्तथा।

Transliteration

śālmalyaḥ kiṃśukāś caiva raktāḥ kuravakās tathā |

triniśā naktamālāś ca candanāḥ syandanās tathā ||

Translation

There are śālmali and kiṃśuka trees, and red kuravaka blossoms; also triniśā and naktamālā, along with fragrant sandalwood and syandana trees.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• śālmali
• kiṃśuka
• kuravaka
• triniśā
• naktamālā
• candana (sandalwood)
• syandana

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected as steadiness in truthful speech and mindful attention. The epic repeatedly ties righteous conduct to clarity of observation and sincerity rather than exaggeration.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues describing the spring landscape around Kiṣkindhā/Pampā to Lakṣmaṇa, listing prominent flowering and fragrant trees.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness (satya) expressed as precise description and calm communication.