Shloka 14
सेनानिवेशः रामविलापश्च
Encampment on the Northern Shore; Rama’s Lament and Sandhyā
तस्यात्तुसंहितौपीनौस्तनौतालफलोपमौ ।कदानुखलुसोत्कम्पौश्लिष्यन्त्यामांभजिष्यत: ।।।।
tasyāt tu saṃhitau pīnau stanau tālaphalopamau | kadā nu khalu sotkampau śliṣyantyā māṃ bhajiṣyataḥ ||6.5.14||
کب بھلا میں اس کے شوق بھرے، لرزتے ہوئے آغوش سے ہمکنار ہوں گا—اور اس کے بھرے ہوئے، قریب قریب، تال کے پھل جیسے پستان مجھ سے آ لگیں گے؟
I am eager to cling to her Palmyra fruits like plumpy breasts. Indeed when will I enjoy her embrace?
FAQs
Dharma as legitimate affection within marriage: the verse underscores that love has a rightful place when governed by commitment and righteousness.
Rāma imagines reunion with Sītā and the warmth of mutual embrace, while still preparing to confront adharma in Laṅkā.
Constancy in love: despite hardship and delay, his attachment remains directed toward his lawful spouse alone.