Shloka 2.12.27

द्वादशः सर्गः — Kaikeyi’s Boons and Dasaratha’s Moral Collapse (Ayodhya Kanda 12)

Devanagari script

परिवादोऽपवादो वा राघवे नोपपद्यते।।।।सान्त्वयन्सर्वभूतानि राम श्शुद्धेन चेतसा।गृह्णाति मनुजव्याघ्र प्रियैर्विषयवासिनः।।।।

Transliteration

parivādo 'pavādo vā rāghave nopapadyate ||

Translation

Neither blame nor reproach can rightly be applied to Rāghava (Rāma).

Context

The best among men, Rama has won the trust of the inhabitants of the country by securing their affection with a pure heart and by doing acts dear to them. Therefore, neither a word of blame nor reproach applies to this scion of the Raghu dynasty (Rama).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāghava

FAQs

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

Dharma protects the innocent: condemnation without fault is unrighteous and violates truth-based judgment.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha asserts Rāma’s blamelessness while resisting Kaikeyī’s demand for exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s spotless conduct and unimpeachable moral standing are emphasized.