Shloka 4.30.59

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

Devanagari script

प्रसन्नसलिलास्सौम्य कुररीभिर्विनादिताः।चक्रवाकगणाकीर्णा विभान्ति सलिलाशयाः।।

Transliteration

prasanna-salilāḥ saumya kurarībhir vināditāḥ | cakravāka-gaṇākīrṇā vibhānti salilāśayāḥ ||

Translation

O gentle one, the reservoirs shine with clear water, resonant with the calls of female kurarī birds, and crowded with flocks of cakravākas.

Context

'O gentle Lakshmana! the pure water in the tanks and sweet sounds of flocks of female kurari birds and chakravakas there are splendid.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• kurarī (birds)
• cakravāka (birds)
• salilāśaya (ponds/reservoirs)

FAQs

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

Dharma is clarity and harmony: as waters become clear, the verse suggests the mind too should become clear for truthful speech and right resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama continues addressing Lakshmana, pointing out the beauty of autumnal ponds filled with birds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s gentle leadership—he steadies Lakshmana through shared observation and calm speech.