Shloka 4.27.31

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

Devanagari script

हृतां हि भार्यां स्मरतः प्राणेभ्योऽपि गरीयसीम्।उदयाभ्युदितं दृष्ट्वा शशाङ्कं च विशेषतः4.27.31।।

Transliteration

hṛtāṃ hi bhāryāṃ smarataḥ prāṇebhyo 'pi garīyasīm |

udayābhyuditaṃ dṛṣṭvā śaśāṅkaṃ ca viśeṣataḥ || 4.27.31 ||

Translation

For as he remembered his abducted wife—dearer to him than life itself—his longing grew, especially when he beheld the moon rising in the east.

Context

Specially with the rising Moon in the east, he remembered his abuducted wife who was dearer to him than his life.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita (implied as abducted wife)
• Moon (śaśāṅka)
• East (udaya)

FAQs

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

Dharma as steadfast marital fidelity (pativrata/patnī-niṣṭhā in ideal form): Rama’s commitment to Sītā is unwavering, making emotional remembrance itself an expression of truth and loyalty.

What is the narrative situation?

While residing near Kiṣkindhā, Rama sees the rising moon and is stirred into deeper remembrance of Sītā’s abduction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy (niṣṭhā) and love grounded in satya—Rama’s feelings align with his vow to set right the injustice done to Sītā.