Shloka 2.116.9

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

Devanagari script

कुतः कल्याणसत्त्वायाः कल्याणाभिरतेस्तथा।चलनं तात वैदेह्यास्तपस्विषु विशेषतः।।2.116.9।।

Transliteration

āśramam ṛṣivirahitaṃ prabhuḥ kṣaṇam api na jahau sa rāghavaḥ | rāghavaṃ hi satatam anugatāḥ tāpasāś cārṣacarita-dhṛtaguṇāḥ || 2.116.26 ||

Translation

That lord, Rāghava, did not abandon the hermitage—now bereft of sages—even for a moment; and the ascetics, steadfast in virtues and faithful to the sages’ tradition, continually accompanied Rāghava.

Context

O dear child, how can good-natured Sita who is always engaged in performing auspicious deeds, especially towards ascetics be associated with violation of duty?

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• āśrama (hermitage)
• ṛṣis (sages)
• tāpasas (ascetics)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast duty and solidarity: Rāma remains committed to the āśrama’s welfare, while the ascetics uphold seerly tradition and accompany him in mutual trust.

What is the narrative situation?

A narrative summary states that Rāma did not leave the hermitage even briefly, and that virtuous ascetics continued to follow him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s unwavering steadiness (dhṛti) and the ascetics’ disciplined adherence to ārṣa-conduct and virtues.