Shloka 5.35.15

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

विपुलांसो महाबाहुः कम्बुग्रीवश्शुभाननः।गूढजत्रुस्सुताम्राक्षो रामो देवि जनै श्श्रुतः।।।।

Transliteration

vipulāṃso mahābāhuḥ kambugrīvaḥ śubhānanaḥ | gūḍha-jatruḥ sutāmrākṣo rāmo devi janaiḥ śrutaḥ ||

Translation

O lady, Rāma—broad-shouldered and mighty-armed, with a conch-like neck and an auspicious face, with well-formed shoulders and coppery-red eyes—is renowned among people.

Context

"O god-like lady! Rama has broad shoulders, strong arms, conch-shaped neck and an auspicious countenance. With his fleshy round arms and coppery-red eyes, he is renowned in all the worlds.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā (as speaker)

FAQs

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

Dharma is ideal leadership embodied: outer excellence is presented as a sign of inner worth, supporting confidence in the righteous hero who restores truth and justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā continues her praise of Rāma, describing his renowned and auspicious appearance as part of affirming his heroic identity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s heroic excellence (vīrya/tejas) and auspiciousness associated with righteous kingship.