Shloka 4.30.11

शरत्प्रवेशे रामविलापः तथा सुग्रीवप्रमादे लक्ष्मणप्रेषणम् (Autumn’s Onset: Rama’s Lament and Lakshmana Sent to Sugriva)

Devanagari script

सरांसि सरितो वापीः काननानि वनानि च।तां विना मृगशाबाक्षीं चरन्नाद्य सुखं लभे।।

Transliteration

sarāṃsi sarito vāpīḥ kānanāni vanāni ca |

tāṃ vinā mṛgaśābākṣīṃ carann adya sukhaṃ labhe ||4.30.11||

Translation

Though I wander among lakes, rivers, wells, groves, and forests, I find no happiness now without her—the fawn-eyed lady.

Context

'Even though I am wandering by lakes, rivers, wells, forests and groves,I am not happy without that fawn-eyed lady.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (by epithet mṛgaśābākṣī)
• lakes
• rivers
• forests

FAQs

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

The verse affirms the sanctity of loyal relationship: worldly beauty cannot replace dharmic companionship; love aligned with truth (satya) remains centered on the person, not pleasures.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues lamenting in autumn; even nature’s abundance cannot console him without Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy (niṣṭhā) in love and commitment—Rāma’s mind does not drift from his dharmic bond.