Shloka 3.6.24

षष्ठस्सर्गः — तपस्विरक्षणे राजधर्मोपदेशः (Sarga 6: The Sages’ Appeal and Instruction on Royal Duty)

Devanagari script

भवतामर्थसिद्ध्यर्थमागतोऽहं यदृच्छया।तस्य मेऽयं वने वासो भविष्यति महाफलः।।।।

Transliteration

bhavatām arthasiddhyartham āgato'haṃ yadṛcchayā | tasya me'yaṃ vane vāso bhaviṣyati mahāphalaḥ ||

Translation

By auspicious fortune I have come for the very fulfillment of your purpose; therefore, for me, this dwelling in the forest shall bear great fruit.

Context

I came here to acomplish your task incidentally, Therefore, my stay in the forest will yield great results.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Tapasvins/ascetics
• Forest (Araṇya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is purposeful service: Rāma treats aiding the sages as the meaningful ‘fruit’ of his forest exile, aligning personal hardship with public good.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma reassures the ascetics that his arrival supports their safety and the fulfilment of their needs.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā and resolve: he values the opportunity to do right as the true gain of his circumstances.