Shloka 2.26.30

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

Devanagari script

काल्यमुत्थाय देवानां कृत्वा पूजां यथाविधि।वन्दितव्यो दशरथः पिता मम नरेश्वरः।।।।

Transliteration

kālyam utthāya devānāṃ kṛtvā pūjāṃ yathāvidhi |

vanditavyo daśarathaḥ pitā mama nareśvaraḥ ||

Translation

Rising early, and having worshipped the household deities according to rule, you should then pay homage to Daśaratha, my father, the lord of men.

Context

You must rise in time and with the (household) gods duly worshipped, pay obeisance to my father, king Dasaratha.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Daśaratha
• deva (household deities)

FAQs

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

Reverence and ritual propriety: dharma is upheld through disciplined daily worship and respectful conduct toward elders and the king.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma gives Sītā practical instructions for courtly and religious conduct in his absence, beginning with worship and honoring Daśaratha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for elders and adherence to sacred routine (ācāra).