Shloka 2.26.28

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

Devanagari script

अहं चापि प्रतिज्ञां तां गुरोस्समनुपालयन्।वनमद्यैव यास्यामि स्थिरा भव मनस्विनी।।।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ cāpi pratijñāṃ tāṃ guroḥ samanupālayan |

vanam adyaiva yāsyāmi sthirā bhava manasvini ||

Translation

I too, in order to uphold my father’s pledge, will go to the forest this very day; be steadfast, O strong-minded one.

Context

I am leaving for the forest right away for fulfilling my father's pledge. O high-minded Sita! be steady.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Daśaratha
• vana (forest)

FAQs

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

Satya as dharma in action: a pledged word must be honored, and a son safeguards the father’s moral integrity by accepting hardship.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma declares his immediate departure to the forest to fulfill Daśaratha’s commitment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness (dhṛti) and obedience grounded in righteousness.