Shloka 2.14.63

सत्यपाशः — Kaikeyi’s Demand and the Noose of the King’s Promise

Devanagari script

तद्गच्छ त्वरितं सूत राजपुत्रं यशस्विनम्।।।।राममानय भद्रं ते नात्र कार्या विचारणा।

Transliteration

tad gaccha tvaritaṃ sūta rājaputraṃ yaśasvinam | rāmam ānaya bhadraṃ te nātra kāryā vicāraṇā ||

Translation

Therefore, O charioteer, go quickly and bring the illustrious prince Rama here—may it be well with you; in this matter there must be no hesitation.

Context

So, O Sumantra quickly fetch the gentle, illustrious prince Rama. Let there be no hesitation in this matter.

Characters & Entities

• Kaikeyī
• Sumantra
• Rāma

FAQs

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

The verse foregrounds obedience within royal administration: a messenger must execute a command promptly and without wavering—an institutional form of duty (dharma) in governance, even when the command’s intent may later prove morally conflicted.

What is the narrative situation?

Kaikeyī dispatches Sumantra to fetch Rama immediately, insisting there be no delay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumantra’s expected professionalism and prompt compliance as a royal charioteer and court functionary.