Shloka 2.26.4

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

Devanagari script

देवकार्यं स्वयं कृत्वा कृतज्ञा हृष्टचेतना।अभिज्ञा राजधर्माणां राजपुत्रं प्रतीक्षते।।।।

Transliteration

sā tvaṃ vaseha kalyāṇi rājñaḥ samanuvartinī |

bharatasya ratā dharme satyavrata-parāyaṇā ||

Translation

Therefore, O auspicious one, dwell here in obedience to the king—devoted to Bharata’s dharma, steadfast in truth and in sacred vows.

Context

Experienced in palace rituals, Sita, grateful (to God) after performing worship of the deities was awaiting in a happy mood the arrival of the prince.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Bharata

FAQs

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

Dharma and satya are upheld through loyal adherence to rightful governance and personal integrity through vows.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma asks Sītā to remain in Ayodhyā and live in alignment with Bharata’s kingship while he goes to the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness in truth (satya-niṣṭhā) and disciplined conduct (vrata), expressed through respectful obedience.