Shloka 4.30.61

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

Devanagari script

हंससारसचक्राह्वैः कुररैश्च समन्ततः।पुलिनान्यवकीर्णानि नदीनां पश्य लक्ष्मण।।

Transliteration

haṃsa-sārasa-cakrāhvaiḥ kuraraiś ca samantataḥ | pulināny avakīrṇāni nadīnāṃ paśya lakṣmaṇa ||

Translation

Look, Lakshmana: the sandbanks of the rivers are strewn all around with swans, sārasa cranes, cakravākas, and kurara birds.

Context

'Lakshmana! look at the swans, sarasas, chakravakas and kurara birds scattered all over the river banks.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• haṃsa (swans)
• sārasa (cranes)
• cakravāka (birds)
• kurara (birds)
• rivers
• sandbanks

FAQs

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

Dharma is mindful attention: seeing clearly (satya) what is present supports wise action, especially when guiding and protecting a companion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama directs Lakshmana’s gaze to the autumnal riverbanks filled with birds, continuing the seasonal description.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s protective companionship and instructive clarity—he remains engaged with Lakshmana through shared, truthful observation.