Shloka 2.112.26

पादुकाप्रदानम् (The Gift of the Sandals and Delegated Kingship)

Devanagari script

तथेति च प्रतिज्ञाय तं परिष्वज्य सादरम्।।2.112.26।।शत्रुघ्नं च परिष्वज्य भरतं चेदमब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

mātaraṃ rakṣa kaikeyīṃ mā roṣaṃ kuru tāṃ prati || 2.112.27 ||

mayā ca sītayā caiva śapto ’si raghusattama |

ity uktvā ’śruparītākṣo bhrātaraṃ visasarja ha || 2.112.28 ||

Translation

“Protect your mother Kaikeyī; do not turn your anger toward her. You are bound by oath—by me and by Sītā as well, O foremost of the Raghus.” Having spoken thus, Rama—his eyes filled with tears—took leave of his brother.

Context

'Be it so', assured Rama and then affectionately embracing both Bharata and Satrughna, said to Bharata:

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Bharata
• Kaikeyi
• Sita
• Raghu lineage (Raghu)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires restraint and protection of even those who have caused harm: Rama instructs Bharata to guard Kaikeyī and renounce anger, preserving family order and moral discipline.

What is the narrative situation?

As the brothers part, Rama gives Bharata a final command regarding Kaikeyī and binds him by an oath invoked in the names of Rama and Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s forgiveness and moral clarity—he prioritizes duty and compassion over resentment, even amid personal loss.