Shloka 4.30.21

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

Devanagari script

अथ पद्मपलाशाक्षीं मैथिलीमनुचिन्तयन्।उवाच लक्ष्मणं रामो मुखेन परिशुष्यता।।

Transliteration

atha padmapalāśākṣīṁ maithilīm anucintayan | uvāca lakṣmaṇaṁ rāmo mukhena pariśuṣyatā ||

Translation

Then Rāma, ever thinking of Maithilī whose eyes were like lotus petals, spoke to Lakṣmaṇa, his mouth and lips dried by anguish.

Context

Then falling back on the memory of Maithili, the lady with eyes like lotus petals, he said to Lakshmana with parched lips:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Maithili (Sita)

FAQs

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

Dharma is faithful commitment: Rama’s sustained remembrance of Sita reflects unwavering marital fidelity and responsibility, even amid political and practical obstacles.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama’s grief intensifies; thinking of Sita, he turns to speak with Lakshmana as they assess the stalled progress of the search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and steadfast love joined with endurance—Rama bears suffering without abandoning his righteous purpose.