Shloka 2.109.11

सत्यधर्मप्रतिपादनम् (Rama’s Defense of Truth and Dharma in Reply to Jabali)

Devanagari script

ऋषयश्चैव देवाश्च सत्यमेव हि मेनिरे।सत्यवादी हि लोकेऽस्मिन्परमं गच्छति क्षयम्।।2.109.11।।

Transliteration

ṛṣayaś caiva devāś ca satyam eva hi menire | satyavādī hi loke 'smin paramaṃ gacchati kṣayam ||

Translation

Sages and gods alike have held truth alone to be supreme. In this world, the one who speaks truth attains the highest state.

Context

Sages and gods all accept truth (as the supreme virtue). A truthful man of this world, attains the highest state (abode).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Jābāli
• Ṛṣis (sages)
• Devas (gods)

FAQs

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

Satya is affirmed as the highest virtue endorsed by both divine and ascetic authorities, yielding the highest human end.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma supports his stance by citing the consensus of sages and gods regarding the supremacy of truth.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity (truthfulness) as a spiritual and social ideal.