Shloka 35
सीतया लक्ष्मणप्रेषणम् — Sita urges Lakshmana to seek Rama
The crisis of the ‘distressed voice’
निमित्तानि च घोराणि यानि प्रादुर्भवन्ति मे।।3.45.34।।अपि त्वां सह रामेण पश्येयं पुनरागतः।न वेत्येतन्न जानामि वैदेहि जनकात्मजे।।3.45.35।।
api tvāṃ saha rāmeṇa paśyeyaṃ punar āgataḥ | na vā ity etan na jānāmi vaidehi janakātmaje ||3.45.35||
Cuando yo regrese, ¿volveré a verte junto con Rāma—o no? Esto no lo sé, oh Vaidehī, hija de Janaka.
O daughter of Janaka O princess from Videha, I see dreadful omens. I do not know whether I will see you when I am back with Rama.
FAQs
Humility before uncertainty: even a dutiful agent acknowledges limits of knowledge while proceeding with necessary action.
Lakṣmaṇa, sensing danger, leaves Sītā and expresses fear that reunion may not occur.
Sincerity and concern—despite conflict, Lakṣmaṇa voices genuine anxiety for Sītā’s safety and the outcome.