Shloka 6.21.12

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

Devanagari script

नचदर्शयतेरूपंमन्दोरामस्यसागरः ।प्रयतेनापिरामेणयथार्हमभिपूजितः ।।6.21.12।।

Transliteration

na ca darśayate rūpaṃ mando rāmasya sāgaraḥ | prayatenāpi rāmeṇa yathārham abhipūjitaḥ ||6.21.12||

Translation

Yet the dull ocean did not reveal itself to Rāma; though self-restrained, Rāma honored it duly and with proper reverence, it still did not appear.

Context

Though Rama remained self-restrained and respected the ocean well according to propriety, the ocean was dull and did not show its real form.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sāgara (Ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma involves proper conduct regardless of others’ behavior; Rāma fulfills propriety even when the other party fails to reciprocate.

What is the narrative situation?

Despite Rāma’s reverent petitioning, the ocean gives no sign or response, delaying the planned crossing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-restraint (prayatna/saṃyama) and adherence to propriety (yathārha-pūjā).