Shloka 24
अयोध्याकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः
Daśaratha’s orders for Rama’s escort; Kaikeyi’s fear; the Asamañjasa precedent
तं यानं शीघ्रमारोप्य सभार्यं सपरिच्छदम्।यावज्जीवं विवास्योऽयमिति स्वानन्वशात्पिता।।।।
taṃ yānaṃ śīghram āropya sabhāryaṃ saparicchadam | yāvajjīvaṃ vivāsyo 'yam iti svān anvaśāt pitā ||2.36.24||
Der Vater setzte ihn eilends, samt seiner Gattin und allem, was sie bei sich hatten, in den Wagen und befahl seinen Dienern: „Dieser Mann sei auf Lebenszeit verbannt.“
Then the father made him and his wife climb a carriage with the clothes they had at the time on them and at once ordered his servants to banish him for life.
FAQs
Dharma in governance includes decisive enforcement: when harm is severe and persistent, punishment (including exile) is executed swiftly to restore safety and moral order.
The king formalizes exile: Asamañja is placed in a carriage with his wife and possessions and expelled permanently by royal command.
Firmness in justice—acting promptly and clearly once wrongdoing is established.