Shloka 51
पम्पा
तीर-वर्णनम् / Rama’s Lament at Pampa and the Approach to Rishyamuka
मयि भावस्तु वैदेह्यास्तत्त्वतो विनिवेशितः।ममापि भावस्सीतायां सर्वथा विनिवेशितः।।।।
mayi bhāvas tu vaidehyās tattvato viniveśitaḥ | mamāpi bhāvaḥ sītāyāṃ sarvathā viniveśitaḥ ||
मयि वैदेह्याः भावस्तत्त्वतो निश्चलः प्रतिष्ठितः। ममापि भावः सीतायां सर्वथा निश्चलः प्रतिष्ठितः॥
'Sita has her love truly fixed in me. My love for her is equally steadfast.
FAQs
Satya (truthfulness) in relationships: Rama asserts the genuine, unwavering fidelity between husband and wife, presenting steadfast commitment as a dharmic ideal.
In Kishkindha, at Pampa in springtime, Rama speaks to Lakshmana while grieving Sita’s separation, affirming their mutual devotion.
Niṣṭhā (steadfastness) and pativratā/patidharma-oriented fidelity—Rama’s unwavering commitment to Sita and Sita’s unwavering love for Rama.