Shloka 2.35.34

सुमन्त्रस्य कैकेयी-निन्दा (Sumantra’s Reproof of Kaikeyi in the Royal Assembly)

Devanagari script

स राज्यं राघवः पातु भव त्वं विगतज्वरा।न हि ते राघवादन्यः क्षमः पुरवरे वसेत्।।2.35.34।।

Transliteration

sa rājyaṃ rāghavaḥ pātu bhava tvaṃ vigata-jvarā | na hi te rāghavād anyaḥ kṣamaḥ puravare vaset ||2.35.34||

Translation

Let that Rāghava protect the kingdom; be free from fevered agitation. For in this excellent city there is none other than Rāma fit to dwell as its ruler.

Context

Therefore, let Rama potect this kingdom. Be relieved of mental afflictions. There is no other person in this excellent city more competent than Rama to rule this kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Ayodhya

FAQs

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

Rajadharma: the kingdom should be protected by the most competent and rightful heir; personal agitation should not override public welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra urges Kaikeyi to accept Rama as protector of the realm and to abandon her distress-driven insistence on exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s fitness to rule—self-control, capability, and legitimacy as heir—is foregrounded.