Shloka 6.32.34

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

Devanagari script

एवंलालप्यमानायांसीतायांतत्रराक्षसः ।अभिचक्रामभर्तारमनीकस्थःकृताञ्जलिः ।।6.32.34।।

Transliteration

evaṃ lālapyamānāyāṃ sītāyāṃ tatra rākṣasaḥ |

abhicakrāma bhartāram anīkasthaḥ kṛtāñjaliḥ ||6.32.34||

Translation

While Sītā was lamenting in this way, a rākṣasa stationed there on guard approached his lord, with hands joined in salutation.

Context

While Sita was wailing in that manner, as said earlier, the Rakshasa guarding her approached the king and offered salutations with both hands.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rākṣasa (guard)
• Rāvaṇa (implied as ‘lord/master’)

FAQs

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

It shows the mechanics of power and obedience: even in an adharma-aligned court, protocol and duty to one’s superior are maintained—inviting reflection on the difference between loyalty and righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

As Sītā laments, a guard leaves his post to report to the ruler about an arrival/urgent matter.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and formal duty (though morally neutral here): the guard follows courtly etiquette and chain of command.