Shloka 8
शरत्प्रवेशे रामविलापः तथा सुग्रीवप्रमादे लक्ष्मणप्रेषणम्
Autumn’s Onset: Rama’s Lament and Lakshmana Sent to Sugriva
पुष्पितांश्चासनान् दृष्ट्वा काञ्चनानिव निर्मलान्।कथं सा रमते बाला पश्यन्ती मामपश्यती।।
puṣpitāṃś cāsanān dṛṣṭvā kāñcanān iva nirmalān |
kathaṃ sā ramate bālā paśyantī mām apaśyatī ||
Melihat pohon aśana berbunga, bening laksana emas, bagaimana gadis itu dapat bersukacita, melihat segala-galanya namun tidak melihat aku?
'How will my beloved wife feel on seeing the asana flowers which are as pure as gold, when she does not find me anywhere?
FAQs
Dharma here is steadfast marital fidelity and responsibility: Rama’s concern centers on Sita’s suffering and his duty to restore her safety.
Seasonal beauty (blossoming trees) sharpens Rama’s grief in separation; he wonders how Sita can endure joyless sights without him.
Compassionate constancy—Rama’s unwavering concern for Sita’s wellbeing despite his own hardship.