Shloka 4.6.19

आभरण-प्रत्यभिज्ञानम् (Recognition of Sītā’s Ornaments)

Devanagari script

अविच्छिन्नाश्रुवेगस्तु सौमित्रिं वीक्ष्य पार्श्वतः।परिदेवयितुं दीनं रामस्समुपचक्रमे4.6.19।।

Transliteration

avicchinnāśruvegas tu saumitriṃ vīkṣya pārśvataḥ |

paridevayituṃ dīnaṃ rāmas samupacakrame || 4.6.19 ||

Translation

With tears flowing without pause, Rāma looked to Saumitri at his side and began to lament in utter misery.

Context

Rama began to wail piteously while tears streamed down his eyes incessantly. He looked at Saumitri standing by his side and said:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitri)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes truthful acknowledgement of suffering without abandoning duty; Rama’s grief does not cancel his responsibility to act rightly and seek Sita.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama, overwhelmed, turns toward Lakshmana and begins lamenting, setting up his next words.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Emotional sincerity joined with perseverance—Rama does not suppress truth (satya) about his pain.