Shloka 2.109.3

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

Devanagari script

निर्मर्यादस्तु पुरुषः पापाचारसमन्वितः।मानं न लभते सत्सु भिन्नचारित्रदर्शनः।।2.109.3।।

Transliteration

nirmaryādas tu puruṣaḥ pāpācāra-samanvitaḥ |

mānaṃ na labhate satsu bhinna-cāritra-darśanaḥ || 2.109.3 ||

Translation

A man who transgresses all bounds, is joined to evil conduct, and views life with a character opposed to the good—such a person wins no honour among the virtuous.

Context

A man not bound by morality, engaged in evil deeds and conducts himself contrary to good character is not respected by the virtuous.

Characters & Entities

• sat (the virtuous)

FAQs

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

Maryādā (moral boundaries) is essential to dharma; violating it through sinful conduct leads to loss of esteem among the righteous.

What is the narrative situation?

Within the broader exchange, Rāma frames why irreligious or immoral counsel undermines social and spiritual credibility.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Commitment to sadācāra (good conduct): the verse values a life aligned with the standards upheld by the virtuous.