Shloka 2.18.41

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

Devanagari script

इतीव तस्यां परुषं वदन्त्यांन चैव रामः प्रविवेश शोकम्।प्रविव्यथे चापि महानुभावोराजा तु पुत्रव्यसनाभितप्तः।।।।

Transliteration

anyadā māṁ pitā dṛṣṭvā kupito ’pi prasīdati | tasya mām adya saṁprekṣya kim āyāsaḥ pravartate ||

Translation

“At other times, even if my father is angry, he becomes calm on seeing me; but today, though he looks upon me, why does this distress arise in him?”

Context

Even though she was speaking harsh words, Rama did not come to grief. But the magnanimous king was greatly afflicted to see the calamity on his son.इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये अयोध्याकाण्डे अष्टादशस्सर्गः।।Thus ends the eighteenth sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the oly Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Dasaratha

FAQs

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

The verse teaches relational dharma: love and duty are shown by noticing another’s suffering and seeking its cause, not by demanding normal social responses.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma compares Daśaratha’s usual reaction with the present abnormal grief, sensing a serious hidden crisis.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s empathy and self-restraint—he interprets the king’s behavior as pain, not disrespect.