Shloka 3.59.22

अरण्यकाण्डे एकोनषष्टितमः सर्गः — Maricha’s Mimic Cry and the Rama–Lakshmana–Sita Confrontation

Devanagari script

जानन्नपि समर्थं मां रक्षसां विनिवारणे।अनेन क्रोधवाक्येन मैथिल्या निस्सृतो भवान्।।।।

Transliteration

jānann api samarthaṃ māṃ rakṣasāṃ vinivāraṇe | anena krodha-vākyena maithilyā nissṛto bhavān ||

Translation

Even knowing me to be able to ward off the rākṣasas, you came out because of Maithilī’s angry words.

Context

You have come out of the hermitage provoked by Maithili's angry words, even though you are aware that I am capable of warding off the demons.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Maithilī (Sītā)
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma prioritizes duty over emotional reaction: one should not abandon responsibility merely because of provocation or harsh speech.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma points out that Lakṣmaṇa left Sītā due to her angry words, despite knowing Rāma’s strength against the rākṣasas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness (dhṛti) and emotional discipline—remaining anchored in one’s role even when insulted or pressured.