Shloka 2.16.25

सुमन्त्रदर्शनम् तथा रामस्य राजदर्शनाय प्रस्थानम् (Sumantra Meets Rama; Rama Departs to See the King)

Devanagari script

अथ सीतामनुज्ञाप्य कृतकौतुकमङ्गलः।निश्चक्राम सुमन्त्रेण सह रामो निवेशनात्।।।।

Transliteration

atha sītām anujñāpya kṛtakautukamaṅgalaḥ |

niścakrāma sumantreṇa saha rāmo niveśanāt || 2.16.25 ||

Translation

Then Rāma, having taken leave of Sītā and bearing auspicious adornments, set out from his residence together with Sumantra.

Context

Adorned in auspicious ornaments, Rama took leave of Sita and departed from his palace accompanied by Sumantra.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Sumantra
• niveśana (palace/residence)

FAQs

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

Dharma is courteous transition: taking proper leave, maintaining auspicious decorum, and proceeding to fulfill one’s obligation without disorder.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā’s blessings, Rāma formally departs the palace accompanied by the minister-charioteer Sumantra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s maryādā (propriety) and steadiness—he acts with ritual and relational correctness while moving toward duty.