Shloka 6.32.19

सीताविलापः (Sītā’s Lament over the Illusory Head and Bow)

Devanagari script

दिविनक्षत्रभूतस्त्वंमहात्कर्मकृतप्रियम् ।पुण्यंराजर्षिवंशंत्वमात्मनस्समुपेक्षसे ।।6.32.19।।

Transliteration

divi nakṣatrabhūtas tvaṃ mahāt karmakṛtapriyam | puṇyaṃ rājarṣivaṃśaṃ tvaṃ ātmanaḥ samupeṣyase || 6.32.19 ||

Translation

In heaven, become like a star among the celestial lights, you will behold those dear ones who have performed great deeds and earned merit—along with the holy royal-sage lineage that is your own.

Context

"In heaven, you will be seeing luminaries of the sky who are dear, who have done great deeds and earned merit and the royal sages of your own race."

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Rama
• Svarga (heaven)
• Nakṣatra (stars/luminaries)
• Rājarṣi-vaṃśa (royal-sage lineage)

FAQs

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

It links dharma to puṇya and exemplars: righteous action places one among the worthy, reinforcing that moral life is measured by deeds and integrity.

What is the narrative situation?

Sita continues her funeral-like lament, envisioning Rama’s heavenly status among luminaries and meritorious ancestors.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s merit and exemplary kingship—his identity is tied to the rājarṣi ideal and the moral prestige of his lineage.