Shloka 3.10.23

दशमः सर्गः — Rama’s Vow to Protect the Sages of Daṇḍaka (Dharma of Refuge)

Devanagari script

इत्येवमुक्त्वा वचनं महात्मा सीतां प्रियां मैथिलराजपुत्रीम्।रामो धनुष्मान्सह लक्ष्मणेन जगाम रम्याणि तपोवनानि।।।।

Transliteration

mama snehāc ca sauhārdād idam uktaṁ tvayā anaghe |

parituṣṭo 'smy ahaṁ sīte na hy aniṣṭo 'nuśiṣyate ||

Translation

O blameless Sita, you spoke this out of love and goodwill toward me; I am pleased, for what is harmful is never truly to be advised.

Context

Having said this to Sita, the princess of Mithila, Rama along with Lakshmana, bow in hand, moved about the delightful penance-grove.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē araṇyakāṇḍē daśamassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the tenth sarga of Aranyakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by the sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma values well-intended counsel: advice rooted in affection and goodwill aims at welfare (hita), not harm (aniṣṭa).

What is the narrative situation?

Rama reassures Sita that he understands her admonition as loving guidance and accepts it without resentment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mutual respect in dharmic partnership—Rama honors Sita’s intention and moral concern.