Shloka 6.83.40

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

Devanagari script

येषांनश्यत्ययंलोकश्चरतांधर्मचारिणाम् ।तेऽर्थास्त्वयि न दृश्यन्तेदुर्दिनेषुयथाग्रहाः ।।6.83.40।।

Transliteration

yeṣāṃ naśyaty ayaṃ lokaś caratāṃ dharmacāriṇām |

te 'rthās tvayi na dṛśyante durdineṣu yathā grahāḥ ||6.83.40||

Translation

Even those who live as strict followers of dharma may lose their standing in this world; such “wealth” is not seen in you—like planets hidden on clouded days.

Context

"Even if there is wealth if one renunciates wealth and follows dharma in this world they perish like planets on cloudy days."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

It highlights a tension: dharma may not yield visible worldly rewards. The Ramayana’s dharma ideal insists that truth and duty are to be upheld even when benefits are obscured.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa argues that dharma-practice can lead to worldly diminishment, implying Rāma’s virtue has not produced ‘visible’ prosperity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance in satya-dharma: continuing righteous conduct despite apparent loss.