Shloka 2.116.10

तपस्विनाम् औत्सुक्यं राक्षसत्रासश्च (Ascetics’ Anxiety and the Fear of Rakshasas)

Devanagari script

त्वन्निमित्तमिदं तावत्तापसान्प्रतिवर्तते।रक्षोभ्यस्तेन संविग्नाः कथयन्ति मिथः कथाः।।2.116.10।।

Transliteration

tvannimittam idaṃ tāvat tāpasān prativartate |

rakṣobhyaḥ tena saṃvignāḥ kathayanti mithaḥ kathāḥ ||

Translation

Because of you this fear has arisen among the ascetics—on account of the rākṣasas; alarmed by it, they speak among themselves of what may come next.

Context

There is apprehension for ascetics from the demons on acount of your presence here. That is why they are conversing with one another about the likely fall-out.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• tapasvins (ascetics)
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Truthful counsel given for protection—speaking frankly to prevent harm is a form of dharma (हितवचन).

What is the narrative situation?

An ascetic explains to Rāma that the hermits’ anxiety is linked to rākṣasa hostility triggered by Rāma’s presence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible speech and communal concern—the ascetics prioritize the safety of the hermitage community.