Shloka 6.83.10

त्र्यशीतितमः सर्गः (Sarga 83) — Hanumān Reports Sītā’s ‘Slaying’; Rāma Collapses; Lakṣmaṇa’s Counter-Discourse on Dharma and Artha

Devanagari script

तस्यतद्वचनंश्रुत्वाराघवश्शोकमूर्चितः ।निपपाततदाभूमौछिन्नमूलंइवद्रुमः ।।6.83.10।।

Transliteration

tasya tad-vacanaṃ śrutvā rāghavaḥ śokamūrcitaḥ | nipapāta tadā bhūmau chinnamūlaṃ iva drumaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing his words, Rāghava, overwhelmed and faint with grief, collapsed to the ground like a tree whose roots have been cut.

Context

On hearing, Hanuman's words Raghava became deluded in sorrow and fell on the ground like a tree cut at the root.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)

FAQs

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

Dharma is not portrayed as emotionless; even the righteous can be shaken by sorrow, yet the narrative prepares for a return to duty through support and counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma receives distressing news (implied by the context) and collapses from grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Deep compassion and attachment to loved ones—Rāma’s tenderness coexists with his dharmic role.