Shloka 6.5.4

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

Devanagari script

शोकश्चकिलकालेनगच्छताह्यपगच्छति ।ममचापश्यतःकान्तामहन्यहनिवर्धते ।।।।

Transliteration

śokaś ca kila kālena gacchatā hy apagacchati | mama cāpaśyataḥ kāntām ahany ahani vardhate ||

Translation

They say that grief departs as time moves on; yet for me—unable to behold my beloved—it swells day after day.

Context

As time passes, grief passes away. However my sorrow is progressing day by day being unable to see my beloved.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā (implied as kāntā)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as truthful acknowledgment of inner suffering without abandoning duty; Rāma’s honesty about grief coexists with perseverance toward the righteous goal of rescuing Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

At the brink of the decisive campaign, Rāma reflects on separation from Sītā; instead of easing with time, his sorrow intensifies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya (truthfulness) and emotional integrity—he does not mask his pain, yet remains committed to righteous action.