Shloka 2.26.5

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

Devanagari script

प्रविवेशाथ रामस्तु स्वं वेश्म सुविभूषितम्।प्रहृष्टजनसम्पूर्णं ह्रिया किञ्चिदवाङ्मुखः।।।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ gamiṣyāmi mahāvanaṃ priye tvayā hi vastavyam ihaiva bhāmini |

yathā vyalīkaṃ kuruṣe na kasyacit tathā tvayā kāryam idaṃ vaco mama ||

Translation

Beloved, I shall go to the great forest; but you, O fair one, must stay here—so that you do no offense to anyone in any manner. This is my word, and it must be carried out by you.

Context

His head bent down in embarrassment, Rama entered his well-decorated residence thronged with excited people.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Mahāvana (great forest)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as restraint in speech and action—avoiding harm or offense to anyone—while honoring a rightful instruction grounded in duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, preparing to depart for forest life, asks Sītā to remain in Ayodhyā and maintain faultless conduct toward all.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control and gentleness: the ideal of living without causing displeasure, even under strain and separation.