Thus, lady, his sad heart release
From the sore shame, and give him peace.
But tell me, O, I pray thee, why
The lord of men, with downcast eye,
Lies prostrate thus, and one by one
Down his pale cheek the tear-drops run.
In plain words: Rama asks Kaikeyi to free the king from his shame and give him peace. He also asks why the king lies on the floor looking down, with tears running down his face.