Shri Ram said: “Ever since I have been separated from you…
““Shri Ram said: “Ever since I have been separated from you, Sita, everything to me has become its very reverse. The fresh and tender leaves on the trees look like tongues of fire; nights appear as dreadful as the night of final dissolution and the moon scorches like the sun. Beds of lotuses are like so many spears planted on the ground, while rain-clouds pour boiling oil as it were. Those that were friendly before, have now become tormenting; the cool, soft and fragrant breezes are now like the hissing serpent. One’s agony is assuaged to some extent even by speaking of it, but to whom shall I speak about it? For there is no one who will understand. The reality about the chord of love that binds you and me, dear, is known to my heart alone; and my heart ever abides with you. Know this to be the essence of my love.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker expresses profound longing and anguish caused by separation from a beloved, using vivid, distorted imagery to convey emotional turmoil.
In simple terms: Separation feels like the world is turned upside down.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge pain and seek connection.
Themes
love
longing
pain
separation
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- grief
- personal loss
- spiritual reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Romantic yearning
metaphorical imagery
spiritual devotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does separation alter perception?
- What can soothe such deep longing?
A Different Perspective
The intensity may alienate listeners unfamiliar with cultural context.