Shloka 6.5.2

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

Devanagari script

मैन्दश्चद्विविदश्चोभौतत्रवानरपुङ्गवौ ।विचेरतुश्चतांसेनांरक्षार्थंसर्वतोदिशम् ।।।।

Transliteration

kadā nu rākṣasendrasya nidhāyorasi sāyakān |

sītāṃ pratyāhariṣyāmi śokam utsṛjya mānasam ||

Translation

When indeed, after planting my arrows in the chest of the king of the Rākṣasas, shall I bring Sītā back and cast this grief out of my heart?

Context

Dwivida and Mainda, the best of the vanaras, went about in all directions for safeguarding the army.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rākṣasendra (Rāvaṇa)
• Arrows (sāyaka)

FAQs

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

Dharma as just retribution: wrongdoing (abduction and coercion) must be answered by lawful, duty-bound force to restore truth and order.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma anticipates the decisive confrontation with the Rākṣasa king and the recovery of Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṣātra-tejas (righteous martial resolve) guided by moral purpose—violence is framed as restoration of justice, not hatred.