Shloka 8
पम्पादर्शनम्
Vision of Lake Pampā and the Turn toward Sugrīva
अभित्वरे च तं द्रष्टुं सुग्रीवं वानरर्षभम्।।3.75.8।।तदधीनं हि मे सौम्य सीतायाः परिमार्गणम्।
abhitvare ca taṃ draṣṭuṃ sugrīvaṃ vānararṣabham || 3.75.8 ||
tad-adhīnaṃ hi me saumya sītāyāḥ parimārgaṇam |
सुग्रीवं वानरर्षभं द्रष्टुमभित्वरे। सौम्य, सीतायाः परिमार्गणं हि मे तदधीनम्।
O Lakshmana, having bathed in the waters of the seven seas (by taking ritualistic bath in these waters) the manes are offered oblations in accordance with tradition.
FAQs
Dharma here is responsible action: Rama recognizes dependence on allies and moves decisively, showing that righteous goals are pursued through timely, well-judged means.
Rama explains to Lakshmana why he must meet Sugriva quickly: Sugriva is crucial to locating Sita.
Rama’s strategic clarity joined to steadfast devotion to Sita—urgency directed by purpose.