Shloka 2.33.12

त्रयस्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Civic Lament and Rama’s Dutiful Approach to Daśaratha

Devanagari script

अनृशंस्यमनुक्रोशः श्रुतं शीलं दमश्शमः।राघवं शोभयन्त्येते षड्गुणाः पुरुषोत्तमम्।।।।

Transliteration

anṛśaṃsyam anukrośaḥ śrutaṃ śīlaṃ damaḥ śamaḥ | rāghavaṃ śobhayanty ete ṣaḍguṇāḥ puruṣottamam ||

Translation

Harmlessness, compassion, learning, good character, restraint of the senses, and inner calm—these six virtues adorn Rāghava, the best of men.

Context

Harmlessness, compassion, learning, good conduct, restraint of senses and self-control, all these six qualities adorn Rama, the greatest among men.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as a constellation of lived virtues—non-violence, compassion, learning, and self-mastery—showing that righteousness is practical character, not mere status.

What is the narrative situation?

In the wake of the exile order, the people articulate why Rāma is universally beloved: his virtues make him the natural protector and moral center.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control (dama, śama) alongside compassion (anukrośa): power is sanctified by restraint and empathy.