Shloka 2.100.49

शततमः सर्गः — Rāma Questions Bharata on Rājadharma (Governance, Counsel, and Public Welfare)

Devanagari script

कच्चिस्त्रिय स्सान्त्वयसि कच्चित्ताश्च सुरक्षिताः।कच्चिन्न श्रद्धास्यासां कच्चिद्गुह्यं न भाषसे।।।।

Transliteration

kaccit striyaḥ sāntvayasi kaccit tāś ca surakṣitāḥ |

kaccin na śraddhāsy āsāṃ kaccid guhyaṃ na bhāṣase || 2.100.49 ||

Translation

Do you keep the women reassured, and are they well protected? And do you refrain from trusting their talk, and from disclosing secrets to them?

Context

I trust, you keep the women pacified and well-protected, you do not believe their words and do not divulge any secrets to them.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• women (striyaḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance includes both protection and discretion: safeguarding dependents while maintaining confidentiality and not letting private counsel destabilize state decisions.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues advising Bharata on palace conduct—how to keep harmony and safety while guarding state secrets.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control and prudence: a ruler must be compassionate in conduct yet disciplined about trust and confidential matters.