Shloka 2.26.17

अयोध्याकाण्डे षड्विंशः सर्गः — Rama’s Departure and Sita’s Questions; Disclosure of Exile and Counsel on Courtly Conduct

Devanagari script

न च काञ्चनचित्रं ते पश्यामि प्रियदर्शन।भद्रासनं पुरस्कृत्य यान्तं वीर पुरस्कृतम्।।।।

Transliteration

na ca kāñcanacitraṃ te paśyāmi priyadarśana | bhadrāsanaṃ puraskṛtya yāntaṃ vīra puraskṛtam ||

Translation

Nor do I see, O pleasing to behold, O hero, your attendants going ahead bearing in front the auspicious seat—adorned with gold—as is customary.

Context

O heroic one! O handsome one! how is it that I do not see your attendants proceeding in front with the throne carved in gold?

Characters & Entities

• auspicious throne/seat (bhadrāsana)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as respect for established duties and public symbols of office; their absence suggests a deviation from the expected righteous course.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā observes that even the throne/royal seat is not being carried before Rāma, deepening her suspicion that coronation is not proceeding.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s loyalty and sensitivity to signs of disorder affecting Rāma’s rightful status.