Shloka 2.116.21

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

Devanagari script

खरस्त्वय्यपि चायुक्तं पुरा तात प्रवर्तते।सहास्माभिरितो गच्छ यदि बुद्धिः प्रवर्तते।।2.116.21।।

Transliteration

kharas tvayy api cāyuktaṁ purā tāta pravartate |

sahāsmābhir ito gaccha yadi buddhiḥ pravartate ||2.116.21||

Translation

Dear child, Khara behaves improperly even toward you, as he has from before. If you deem it right, then come—let us depart from here together.

Context

Dear child, Khara will also misbehave with you as usual. (Therefore), if you so decide you may come along with us.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Khara

FAQs

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

Dharma includes wise counsel and risk-avoidance when it protects innocent life; the verse models responsible warning without coercion—leaving the decision to Rāma’s buddhi.

What is the narrative situation?

The leader warns that Khara’s hostility extends even to Rāma and invites him to relocate with the sages.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Care and frankness in counsel: the speaker prioritizes Rāma’s safety while respecting his autonomy.