batch.motif.hindu-ramayana-griffith-gutenberg-l36743-l36860
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record_id: batch.motif.hindu-ramayana-griffith-gutenberg-l36743-l36860
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
passage_locator:
label: Canto XLVI. The Guest. / Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved.
/ Canto LXX. Kabandha.; lines 36743-36860
start: '36743'
end: '36860'
translation: The Ramayan of Valmiki
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: After Śavarí attains the skies, Ráma and Lakshmaṇ reflect on the saints’
wondrous grove and its seven lakes, then set out toward Pampá and Mount Rishyamúka.
Ráma says Sugríva, a Vánar chief living there in fear of Báli, is necessary for
the success of their quest. The brothers travel through flowered woods and reach
the beautiful waters of Pampá, where Ráma’s grief for the lost Sítá returns and
he asks Lakshmaṇ to seek Sugríva.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: Śavarí is said to have sought the skies and gained the prize of her virtue.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: Ráma and Lakshmaṇ remain and think about the strange scenes they have seen
in the saints’ dwelling.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:3
text: Ráma describes a home of great disciplined saints where tigers, birds, and
deer live peacefully.
category: setting
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:4
text: The brothers have stood on the banks of seven lakes, bathed, and offered libations
to royal shades.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:5
text: Ráma says that his grief has lifted for a time and urges Lakshmaṇ to hasten
toward Pampá and Mount Rishyamúka.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:6
text: Sugríva is described as living on Mount Rishyamúka with four brave Vánar chiefs
while fearing Báli’s power.
category: relationship
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:7
text: Ráma says his hopes for a prosperous end to the quest depend on Sugríva.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:8
text: Lakshmaṇ agrees to go quickly and says his spirit cannot bear delay.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:9
text: Ráma and Lakshmaṇ leave the grove and travel toward Pampá’s clear waters through
woods full of flowering trees, birds, pools, and shade.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:10
text: Ráma bathes at the water named for Matanga before continuing onward with Lakshmaṇ.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:11
text: The flood of Pampá is described with lotus buds, Aśoka trees, groves, clear
water, fish, tortoises, creepers, lilies, mangoes, and peacocks.
category: setting
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:12
text: Gandharvas, Kinnars, Yakshas, snake-gods, and rovers of the night are said
to frequent the pleasant retreat.
category: setting
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:13
text: When Ráma sees Pampá, his grief returns and he laments to Lakshmaṇ.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:14
text: Ráma points out Mount Rishyamúka and says Sugríva dwells on its high summit.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:15
text: Ráma asks Lakshmaṇ to go seek Sugríva and says he cannot endure his pain or
retain life while Sítá is lost.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
figures:
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name_or_label: Śavarí
description: A virtuous figure who has sought the skies and gained a splendid reward.
role_refs:
- role:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Ráma
description: The prince who travels with Lakshmaṇ, reflects on the sacred grove,
seeks Sugríva, and grieves for Sítá.
role_refs:
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- role:3
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:5
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Lakshmaṇ
description: Ráma’s brother and companion, called Sumitrá’s son, who agrees to continue
the journey and is asked to seek Sugríva.
role_refs:
- role:5
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: great saints
description: Disciplined saints associated with the wondrous home, peaceful animals,
seven lakes, and spiritual power.
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evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Sugríva
description: A strong Vánar chieftain living on Mount Rishyamúka with four chiefs
and feared or threatened by Báli’s power.
role_refs:
- role:8
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Báli
description: A powerful figure whose conquering might causes Sugríva to fear.
role_refs:
- role:10
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: four Vánar chiefs
description: Four brave chiefs of the Vánar race who dwell with Sugríva.
role_refs:
- role:11
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: Sítá
description: The lost beloved whose absence causes Ráma’s anguish.
role_refs:
- role:12
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: fig:9
name_or_label: Gandharvas, Kinnars, Yakshas, snake-gods, and rovers of the night
description: Nonhuman or supernatural beings said to frequent the retreat around
Pampá.
role_refs:
- role:13
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
roles:
- id: role:1
label: virtuous ascendant
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Śavarí seeks the skies and gains the prize of virtue.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: role:2
label: grieving seeker
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Ráma’s hopes depend on the quest’s success, and his grief for lost Sítá returns
at Pampá.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
- id: role:3
label: speaker and guide of the next destination
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Ráma directs Lakshmaṇ toward Pampá, Rishyamúka, and Sugríva.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
- id: role:4
label: ritual participant
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Ráma has bathed and offered libations at the lakes and later bathes at Matanga’s
water.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:3
- id: role:5
label: faithful brother-companion
assigned_to:
- fig:3
basis: Lakshmaṇ travels beside Ráma and responds to his directions.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:6
- id: role:6
label: potential envoy to Sugríva
assigned_to:
- fig:3
basis: Ráma tells Lakshmaṇ to go seek Sugríva on the peak.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: role:7
label: holy inhabitants of a wondrous dwelling
assigned_to:
- fig:4
basis: The saints are described as powerful, disciplined, and associated with a
peaceful sacred setting.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: role:8
label: sought ally
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: Ráma longs to find Sugríva and says his hopes depend on him.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:9
label: exiled or threatened mountain-dweller
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: Sugríva dwells on Rishyamúka while fearing Báli’s conquering might.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
- id: role:10
label: feared powerful rival
assigned_to:
- fig:6
basis: Báli’s conquering might is the reason given for Sugríva’s fear.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:11
label: Vánar companions
assigned_to:
- fig:7
basis: The four brave Vánar chiefs are said to dwell with Sugríva.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:12
label: lost beloved
assigned_to:
- fig:8
basis: Ráma says he cannot retain life while Sítá is lost.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: role:13
label: supernatural frequenters of the retreat
assigned_to:
- fig:9
basis: These beings are said to meet, seek, or find delight at Pampá’s retreat.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: seven lakes
literal_form: Seven lakes in the wood where the brothers bathe and offer libations.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: sym:2
label: Pampá’s flood
literal_form: A beautiful body of water with lotus buds, lilies, fish, tortoises,
and flowering banks.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: sym:3
label: Mount Rishyamúka
literal_form: A bright mountain with flowered trees where Sugríva dwells.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:5
taxonomy_refs:
- mountain
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
- id: sym:4
label: flowering trees and groves
literal_form: Woods, Aśoka, mangoes, creepers, and many flowering trees around the
route and Pampá.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs:
- tree
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: sym:5
label: libations to royal shades
literal_form: Ritual offerings made at the seven lakes to royal shades.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: After Śavarí’s ascent, the brothers reflect on the saints’ grove
summary: Śavarí has gone to the skies, and Ráma and Lakshmaṇ contemplate the holy
dwelling, peaceful animals, seven lakes, bathing, and libations.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: scene:2
label: Ráma resolves to seek Sugríva
summary: Ráma urges Lakshmaṇ to go toward Pampá and Rishyamúka, identifies Sugríva
as a Vánar chief living there in fear of Báli, and says Sugríva is crucial to
the quest.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:5
- fig:6
- fig:7
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:6
- id: scene:3
label: Journey through flowering woods to Pampá
summary: The brothers leave the grove, pass through woods filled with flowering
trees, birds, pools, and shade, and Ráma bathes at Matanga’s water.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:3
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: scene:4
label: Pampá’s beautiful supernatural retreat
summary: The passage describes Pampá’s banks, water, plants, animals, and the supernatural
beings who enjoy the place.
figure_refs:
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: scene:5
label: Ráma laments Sítá at Pampá and sends Lakshmaṇ toward Sugríva
summary: Seeing the lovely lake and Rishyamúka, Ráma is overwhelmed by grief, identifies
Sugríva’s dwelling, and asks Lakshmaṇ to seek him because Ráma cannot endure life
with Sítá lost.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:5
- fig:8
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
- sym:3
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: Quest for recovery aided by a sought ally
taxonomy_refs:
- mystical_quest
basis: Ráma explicitly speaks of a quest whose prosperous end depends on finding
Sugríva.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
confidence: high
cautions: The passage does not narrate the completion of the quest, only the decision
to seek an ally.
- id: motif:2
label: Lost beloved as cause of grief and action
taxonomy_refs:
- stolen_beloved
basis: Ráma’s anguish is tied to Sítá being lost, and this grief motivates his appeal
to Lakshmaṇ and the search for Sugríva.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
confidence: medium
cautions: This passage says Sítá is lost; it does not itself recount her theft or
abduction.
- id: motif:3
label: Brother pair on a journey
taxonomy_refs:
- sibling_pair
basis: Ráma and Lakshmaṇ are repeatedly presented as brothers traveling together,
with Lakshmaṇ answering and assisting Ráma.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:6
confidence: high
cautions: The passage emphasizes companionship more than a formal twin or paired-birth
motif.
- id: motif:4
label: Sacred waters and ritual transition
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: The brothers bathe in sacred waters, offer libations to royal shades, and
then move onward toward the next phase of the quest.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:3
confidence: medium
cautions: No supplied motif-family taxonomy directly names ritual bathing or libation;
interpretation is limited to the passage’s sequence.
- id: motif:5
label: Virtuous ascent to the skies
taxonomy_refs:
- ascent
basis: Śavarí is said to have sought the skies and gained the prize of virtue.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
confidence: medium
cautions: The passage only briefly mentions Śavarí’s ascent and does not narrate
the event in detail.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: lines 36743-36765
quote_or_summary: Śavarí seeks the skies and gains virtue’s prize; Ráma and Lakshmaṇ
reflect on the saints’ wondrous home, peaceful animals, seven lakes, bathing,
and libations to royal shades.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: lines 36766-36783
quote_or_summary: Ráma urges Lakshmaṇ toward Pampá and Mount Rishyamúka, where Sugríva
dwells with four Vánar chiefs in fear of Báli; Ráma says his hopes for the quest
depend on Sugríva.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:3
type: summary
locator: lines 36784-36813
quote_or_summary: Lakshmaṇ agrees to go; the brothers leave the grove, travel through
flowered woods with birds, pools, and trees, and Ráma bathes at Matanga’s water.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: lines 36814-36842
quote_or_summary: Pampá is described as a beautiful flood with lotuses, Aśoka, groves,
clear water, fish, tortoises, creepers, lilies, mangoes, peacocks, and visiting
Gandharvas, Kinnars, Yakshas, snake-gods, and rovers of the night.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: lines 36843-36860
quote_or_summary: At Pampá, Ráma’s heart is rent with grief; he points to bright
Mount Rishyamúka, says Sugríva dwells there, asks Lakshmaṇ to seek him, and laments
that he cannot live with Sítá lost.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:6
type: quote
locator: lines 36784-36788
quote_or_summary: "“Come, brother, come, and speed away: / My spirit brooks no more
delay.”"
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/hindu/project-gutenberg/ramayana-griffith.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short quotation.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: high
notes: Literal extraction is strong for setting, figures, and actions. Motif assignment
is cautious where taxonomy labels are broader than the passage’s immediate wording.
No comparison claims were added because the passage does not itself support cross-textual
comparison.
reviewer_status:
status: needs_review
reviewer: ''
reviewed_at: ''
notes: Machine-generated draft from OpenAI Batch; not human-reviewed.
extracted_by: openai_batch:gpt-5.5
extracted_at: '2026-04-28'
notes: |-
Used only the supplied passage and metadata. Taxonomy references are limited to provided motif families and symbols.
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