Shloka 6.32.7

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

Devanagari script

सामुहूर्तात्समाश्वास्यप्रतिलभ्यचचेतनाम् ।तच्छिरस्समुपाघ्रायविललासायतेक्षणा ।।6.32.7।।

Transliteration

sā muhūrtāt samāśvāsya pratilabhya ca cetanām |

tacchiraḥ samupāghrāya vilalāsa āyatekṣaṇā ||6.32.7||

Translation

After a brief while, broad-eyed Sītā regained consciousness; drawing close to Rāma’s head, she embraced it and began to lament.

Context

Broad-eyed Sita, regaining her consciousness after a while, sat close to the head of Rama and lamented.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

The verse highlights steadfast marital devotion (patnī-dharma): Sītā’s immediate return to care and grief at Rāma’s side shows loyalty and compassion even amid crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā has fainted from shock; she awakens, moves to Rāma’s head as he lies stricken, and begins lamenting.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s fidelity and tenderness—her instinct to draw close, hold, and mourn rather than abandon hope or duty.