Shloka 50
पम्पा
तीर-वर्णनम् / Rama’s Lament at Pampa and the Approach to Rishyamuka
दृढं हि हृदये बुद्धिर्मम सम्परिवर्तते।नालं वर्तयितुं सीता साध्वी मद्विरहं गता।।।।
dṛḍhaṃ hi hṛdaye buddhir mama samparivartate | nālaṃ vartayituṃ sītā sādhvī mad-virahaṃ gatā ||
Isang matibay na paniniwala ang paulit-ulit na umiikot sa aking puso: si Sītā, ang banal at malinis, na napahiwalay sa akin, marahil ay wala nang lakas upang magpatuloy sa buhay.
'My mind makes me feel certain that Sita with her chastity might not be able to liveseparated from me.
FAQs
Dharma recognizes the sanctity of marital fidelity and the duty to protect it; Rama’s conviction highlights the moral urgency to restore a violated, righteous order.
Rama confides to Lakshmana his fear that Sita’s virtue and sensitivity, combined with captivity and separation, may endanger her life.
Sita’s sādhvī-bhāva (chastity/virtue) and Rama’s unwavering commitment to her well-being.