Shloka 2.19.25

एकोनविंशः सर्गः (Sarga 19): Rāma’s Unshaken Acceptance of Exile and Kaikeyī’s Urgency

Devanagari script

यावन्मातरमाप्नच्छे सीतां चानुनयाम्यहम्।ततोऽद्यैव गमिष्यामि दण्डकानां महद्वनम्।।2.19.25।।

Transliteration

yāvan mātaram āpnacche sītāṃ cānunayāmy aham | tato 'dyaiva gamiṣyāmi daṇḍakānāṃ mahad vanam ||2.19.25||

Translation

Once I have taken leave of my mother and consoled Sītā, I shall depart today itself for the vast forest of Daṇḍaka.

Context

After taking leave of my mother and consoling Sita, today itself I shall go to that wild Dandaka forest.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Kauśalyā (implied as 'my mother')
• Daṇḍaka forest

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as prompt action aligned with duty, while still honoring family bonds through proper leave-taking and care.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma prepares to leave immediately for exile, first intending to inform his mother and speak with Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sense of responsibility combined with compassion.