Shloka 4.30.4

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

Devanagari script

स तु संज्ञामुपागम्य मुहूर्तान्मतिमान्पुनः।मनस्स्थामपि वैदेहीं चिन्तयामास राघवः।।

Transliteration

sa tu saṃjñām upāgamya muhūrtān matimān punaḥ | manassthām api vaidehīṃ cintayāmāsa rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

But after a short while, regaining consciousness, the wise Rāghava again began to think of Vaidehī, ever abiding within his mind.

Context

Gaining back the senses after a while, wise Rama started thinking about Vaidehi, who remained in his heart.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vaidehī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Steadfast fidelity: even amid hardship, Rāma’s mind returns to Sītā, reflecting dharmic commitment and truthfulness in love and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

In Kiṣkindhā-kāṇḍa, Rāma emerges from a moment of faintness or overwhelm and immediately resumes his inward focus on Sītā’s plight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy (dhṛti) and loyalty—Rāma’s unwavering attachment to Sītā aligned with maryādā (righteous bounds).