Shloka 6.21.11

सागरप्रतीक्षा-क्रोधप्रादुर्भावः (Rama’s Vigil at the Ocean and the Rise of Wrath)

Devanagari script

सत्रिरात्रोषितस्तत्रनयज्ञोधर्मवत्सलः ।उपासततदारामस्सागरंसरितांपतिम् ।।6.21.11।।

Transliteration

sa trirātropṣitas tatra nayajño dharmavatsalaḥ | upāsata tadā rāmaḥ sāgaraṃ saritāṃ patim ||6.21.11||

Translation

There, after staying three nights, Rāma—politically discerning and devoted to dharma—continued to wait upon the ocean, lord of rivers.

Context

Rama, a lover of dharma, who had political foresight, spent three nights waiting upon the ocean, the Lord of rivers.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sāgara (Ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as respectful procedure: even when powerful, Rāma follows propriety by seeking cooperation through reverent approach rather than coercion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma remains at the shore for three nights, petitioning the ocean to permit a crossing for the vānaras toward Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dharmic restraint paired with prudent statecraft (naya)—patience and method before force.