Shloka 2.26.36

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

Devanagari script

औरसानपि पुत्रान्हि त्यजन्त्यहितकारिणः।समर्थान्सम्प्रगृह्णन्ति जनानपि नराधिपाः।।।।

Transliteration

vipriyaṃ na ca kartavyaṃ bharatasya kadācana |

sa hi rājā prabhuś caiva deśasya ca kulasya ca ||

Translation

Never do anything displeasing to Bharata; for he is now the king and the rightful lord of both the realm and the royal lineage.

Context

Kings abandon (even) their own sons if they are harmful and receive capable people even if they are strangers.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring legitimate authority and avoiding actions that disrupt governance and family order.

What is the narrative situation?

With Rāma departing, Bharata is treated as the ruling authority; Rāma instructs Sītā to align her conduct accordingly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for rightful rule and restraint in conduct—placing stability and duty above personal emotion.