Valmiki Ramayana 2.94.25: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 94, Shloka 25
चित्रकूटवर्णनम् (Description of Chitrakūṭa) / Rama Shows Sita Chitrakuta
मृदिताश्चापविद्धाश्च दृश्यन्ते कमलस्रजः।कामिभिर्वनिते पश्य फलानि विविधानि च।।।।
mṛditāś cāpaviddhāś ca dṛśyante kamalasrajaḥ | kāmibhir vanite paśya phalāni vividhāni ca ||
ஓ வனிதையே, பார்—காதலர்களால் நசுக்கப்பட்டு எறியப்பட்ட தாமரைமாலைகள் இங்கே காணப்படுகின்றன; மேலும் பலவகை கனிகளும் (விட்டுச் சென்றதுபோல்) உள்ளன।
O Lady, behold those lotus garlands crushed and cast aside by lovers and also many fruits (tasted by them and) lying there.
FAQs
Dharma is strengthened through non-attachment: the verse hints at the fleeting nature of pleasure (garlands crushed, fruits left behind), encouraging a truthful awareness that supports disciplined living.
While touring the forest scenery, Rāma draws Sītā’s attention to remnants of others’ enjoyment—discarded garlands and fruits.
Vairāgya (detachment) guided by clarity—recognizing impermanence without bitterness.
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