Shloka 6.5.14

सेनानिवेशः रामविलापश्च (Encampment on the Northern Shore; Rama’s Lament and Sandhyā)

Devanagari script

तस्यात्तुसंहितौपीनौस्तनौतालफलोपमौ ।कदानुखलुसोत्कम्पौश्लिष्यन्त्यामांभजिष्यत: ।।।।

Transliteration

tasyāt tu saṃhitau pīnau stanau tālaphalopamau | kadā nu khalu sotkampau śliṣyantyā māṃ bhajiṣyataḥ ||6.5.14||

Translation

When indeed will I be met by her eager, trembling embrace—and those full breasts, close-set and like palmyra fruits, press against me?

Context

I am eager to cling to her Palmyra fruits like plumpy breasts. Indeed when will I enjoy her embrace?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma as legitimate affection within marriage: the verse underscores that love has a rightful place when governed by commitment and righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma imagines reunion with Sītā and the warmth of mutual embrace, while still preparing to confront adharma in Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Constancy in love: despite hardship and delay, his attachment remains directed toward his lawful spouse alone.