Shloka 2.36.15

अयोध्याकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Daśaratha’s orders for Rama’s escort; Kaikeyi’s fear; the Asamañjasa precedent

Devanagari script

तस्यैतत्क्रोधसंयुक्तमुक्तं श्रुत्वा वराङ्गना।कैकेयी द्विगुणं क्रुद्धा राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

tasyaitat krodhasaṃyuktam uktaṃ śrutvā varāṅganā | kaikeyī dviguṇaṃ kruddhā rājānam idam abravīt || 2.36.15 ||

Translation

Hearing his words, laden with anger, Kaikeyī—the fair lady—grew twice as furious and spoke thus to the king.

Context

At these wrathful words of Dasaratha, Kaikeyi with redoubled fury replied to the king:

Characters & Entities

• Kaikeyī
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

It warns how krodha (anger) multiplies conflict and clouds dharmic judgment, escalating speech into harm.

What is the narrative situation?

After Daśaratha’s harsh rebuke, Kaikeyī responds with intensified anger, preparing further arguments and demands.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse primarily illustrates the vice of uncontrolled anger, indirectly elevating the dharmic ideal of restraint.