Shloka 2.18.17

अष्टादशः सर्गः — Kaikeyī Discloses the Boons: Exile to Daṇḍaka and Bharata’s Consecration

Devanagari script

कच्चित्ते परुषं किञ्चिदभिमानात्पतिता मम।उक्तो भवत्या कोपेन यत्रास्य लुलितं मनः।।।।

Transliteration

kaccit te paruṣaṃ kiñcid abhimānāt patitā mama | ukto bhavatyā kopena yatrāsya lulitaṃ manaḥ ||

Translation

Did you, from wounded pride, say something harsh to my father in anger—something by which his mind has been shaken?

Context

Have you said anything harsh to my father out of anger or (injured) selfrespect for which his mind has been shaken?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kaikeyī
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma includes vāg-dharma (righteous speech): harsh words born of anger and pride can destabilize minds and destroy harmony.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma suspects that Kaikeyī’s angry words might have upset Daśaratha and asks directly if something harsh was spoken.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s truth-seeking and peacemaking: he tries to locate the real cause of conflict to restore order.