Shloka 3.47.14

सीतारावणसंवादः — Ravana Reveals Himself; Sita Affirms Rama’s Dharma

Devanagari script

तव पित्रा समाज्ञप्तं ममेदं शृणु राघव।।3.47.14।।भरताय प्रदातव्यमिदं राज्यमकण्टकम्।

Transliteration

abhiṣekāya tu pituḥ samīpaṃ rāmam āgatam ||3.47.13|| kaikeyī mama bhartāram ity uvāca dhṛtaṃ vacaḥ |

Translation

When my husband Rāma came near his father for the sacred consecration, Kaikeyī spoke to him firm words, without hesitation.

Context

'O Rama, listen, your father has ordered that this kingdom be bestowed on Bharata without any obstacles.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Dasaratha
• Kaikeyi
• Sita

FAQs

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

Speech as a decisive moral force: ‘firm words’ here initiate a chain of duty-bound actions, showing how vows and commands shape dharma in royal life.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma approaches Daśaratha for the coronation; Kaikeyī intercepts and addresses him with a determined demand.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s readiness to face decisive turns in fate is implied; Kaikeyī’s firmness (dhṛta-vacaḥ) is foregrounded as the catalyst.