Shloka 6.5.8

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

Devanagari script

तद्वियोगेन्धनवतातच्चिन्ताविपुलार्चिषा ।रात्रिंदिवंशरीरंमेदह्यतेमदनाग्निना ।।।।

Transliteration

tad-viyogendhanavatā tac-cintā-vipulārciṣā | rātriṃ divaṃ śarīraṃ me dahyate madanāgninā ||6.5.8||

Translation

With separation as its fuel and the vast flames of ceaseless thought, the fire of love burns my body by day and by night.

Context

The pain of separation from her is working as fuel and the thought about hers is engulfing me as extensive flame and burning my body day and night.

Characters & Entities

• Madana (Kāma, god of love) (as metaphorical fire)

FAQs

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

Dharma is endurance with integrity: suffering is acknowledged honestly, yet it is borne without abandoning righteous purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker describes the psychological and bodily torment of separation, using the metaphor of love as a consuming fire.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Forbearance (kṣānti) and steadfastness—continuing the righteous mission despite intense inner pain.