Shloka 2.111.21

अयोध्याकाण्डे एकादशोत्तरशततमः सर्गः (Sarga 111: Counsel on Gurus, Parental Debt, and Bharata’s Protest)

Devanagari script

एषोऽपि हि महाभागः पितुर्वचसि तिष्ठति।अत एव न शक्ताः स्मो व्यावर्तयितुमञ्जसा।।।।

Transliteration

eṣo 'pi hi mahābhāgaḥ pitur vacasi tiṣṭhati | ata eva na śaktāḥ smo vyāvartayitum añjasā ||

Translation

For this illustrious one stands firm in his father’s command; therefore we are not able to turn him back quickly or easily.

Context

Highly distinguished Rama is firmly fixed on the command of his father. That is why we are incapable of making him return quickly.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• father’s command (Daśaratha implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast adherence to a rightful promise: Rama’s commitment to his father’s word is portrayed as unshakeable, even under intense social pressure.

What is the narrative situation?

The citizens explain to Bharata that Rama is immovable because he is anchored in Daśaratha’s command, so they cannot persuade him to return.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s fidelity to truth and duty—constancy in vows (satya) as the foundation of righteous life.