Shloka 4.27.30

प्रस्रवणगिरिवासवर्णनम् (Residence on Mount Prasravana; Counsel during the Rains)

Devanagari script

सुसुखेऽपि बहुद्रव्ये तस्मिन्हि धरणीधरे।वसतस्तस्य रामस्य रतिरल्पापिना भवेत्4.27.30।।

Transliteration

susukhe 'pi bahudravye tasmin hi dharaṇīdhare |

vasatas tasya rāmasya ratir alpā 'pi nābhavet || 4.27.30 ||

Translation

Though that mountain was pleasant and rich in many comforts, Rāma, dwelling there, found not even the slightest joy.

Context

Though Rama was residing in comfort on the mountain richly endowed with many pleasant things, he experienced little happiness.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Prasravaṇa mountain

FAQs

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

Dharma prioritizes fidelity over comfort: Rama’s heart does not accept enjoyment when his righteous duty to recover Sītā remains unfulfilled.

What is the narrative situation?

After reaching a pleasant dwelling place, the narration reveals Rama’s inability to feel happiness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and moral seriousness—Rama refuses inner indulgence while the wrong (Sītā’s abduction) persists.