Shloka 4.30.27

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

Devanagari script

अभिवृष्टा महामेघैर्निर्मलाश्चित्रसानवः।अनुलिप्ता इवाऽभान्ति गिरयश्चित्रदीप्तिभिः।।

Transliteration

abhivṛṣṭā mahāmeghair nirmalāś citra-sānavaḥ |

anuliptā iva ābhānti girayaś citra-dīptibhiḥ ||

Translation

Washed on all sides by great rain-clouds, the many-hued mountain-slopes stand cleansed; the mountains shine as though smeared with variegated radiance.

Context

'The mountain slopes, having been washed by the showers of rain on all sides, are cleansed. They are shining in variegated colours and look as though the mountain peaks are smeared with glowing colours (of minerals).

Characters & Entities

• mountains (girayaḥ)
• great clouds (mahāmegha)
• mountain slopes/peaks (sānu)

FAQs

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

The imagery of cleansing suggests inner purification: dharma thrives when one’s intentions and conduct are made ‘nirmala’ (clear) after turmoil.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma observes the post-monsoon landscape; the clean, shining mountains mark the transition into autumn as the search for Sītā should resume.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discernment (viveka): Rāma interprets the season’s clarity as a prompt for clear resolve and action.