While glancing at the bow, they (citizens and the queen) fill and empty the symbolic pitcher of hope and expectations every now and then. They glance at Sri Ram and then despair in their hearts (that he will not get a chance to marry Sita because the nasty old bow is standing as an obstacle)". All the men and womenfolk are moved by hope and delight on the one hand and overcome with gloom and melancholy on the other hand. This virtually embarrasses Lord Shiva (because it is his bow that has become an instrument that causes so much agony and uncertainties for the citizens of Janakpur and has been the cause of so much pain and anxiety for Sita as well as her mother). (Lord Shiva is a great devotee of Lord Ram, and therefore he cannot do anything that harms the interest of his Lord, i.e. Lord Ram. Therefore, Lord Shiva has already made up his mind that he will make it sure that none of the other kings and princes be able to lift the bow, and that it will become extremely light and fragile as soon as Ram touches it. So, Lord Shiva wonders as to why these people are still so worried and anxious? It appears that the people are accusing him of not being favourable and causing them so much agony inspite of his decision to ensure victory for Ram. This is why Shiva is feeling embarrassed.)