Shloka 4.30.8

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

Devanagari script

पुष्पितांश्चासनान् दृष्ट्वा काञ्चनानिव निर्मलान्।कथं सा रमते बाला पश्यन्ती मामपश्यती।।

Transliteration

puṣpitāṃś cāsanān dṛṣṭvā kāñcanān iva nirmalān |

kathaṃ sā ramate bālā paśyantī mām apaśyatī ||

Translation

Seeing the aśana trees in bloom—pure, as though golden—how can that young woman find any joy, seeing everything yet not seeing me?

Context

'How will my beloved wife feel on seeing the asana flowers which are as pure as gold, when she does not find me anywhere?

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita
• Lakshmana (implied listener)
• aśana/aśana trees (blossoms)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfast marital fidelity and responsibility: Rama’s concern centers on Sita’s suffering and his duty to restore her safety.

What is the narrative situation?

Seasonal beauty (blossoming trees) sharpens Rama’s grief in separation; he wonders how Sita can endure joyless sights without him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate constancy—Rama’s unwavering concern for Sita’s wellbeing despite his own hardship.