Shloka 2.19.29

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

Devanagari script

स रामः पितरं कृत्वा कैकेयीं च प्रदक्षिणम्।निष्क्रम्यान्तःपुरात्तस्मात्स्वं ददर्श सुहृज्जनम्।।2.19.29।।

Transliteration

idaṃ tu jñātum icchāmi kimarthaṃ māṃ mahīpatiḥ |

nābhinandati durdharṣo yathāpūrvam arindamaḥ || 2.19.3 ||

Translation

Yet I wish to know why the king—unassailable, a subduer of enemies—does not greet me as he used to before.

Context

Hardly had Rama withdrawn from the harem after circumambulating his father and Kaikeyi when he saw his friends .

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Dasharatha (mahīpatiḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is attentiveness to right relationship and rightful conduct: Rama notices a deviation in the king’s customary courtesy and seeks the truth behind it without anger, showing respect for paternal and royal decorum.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama has come to meet Dasharatha, but perceives that the king is not welcoming him in the usual manner; Rama asks why this change has occurred.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s restraint and respect (maryādā): he inquires calmly and truth-seeking (satya-anveṣaṇa) rather than reacting impulsively.