Shloka 2.37.1

अयोध्याकाण्डे सर्गः ३७ — चीरधारणं, सीतासंकल्पः, वसिष्ठोपदेशः (Bark-Robe Episode and Vasistha’s Admonition)

Devanagari script

महामात्रवचः श्रुत्वा रामो दशरथं तदा।अभ्यभाषत वाक्यं तु विनयज्ञो विनीतवत्।।2.37.1।।

Transliteration

mahāmātravacaḥ śrutvā rāmo daśarathaṃ tadā | abhyabhāṣata vākyaṃ tu vinayajño vinītavat ||

Translation

Having heard the minister’s words, Rāma—skilled in propriety—then addressed Daśaratha with humble, well-mannered speech.

Context

On hearing the minister, Rama who knew how to be polite spoke these words to Dasaratha humbly:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• minister (mahāmātra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as disciplined speech and respectful conduct toward elders—truth and duty are to be communicated with humility (vinaya).

What is the narrative situation?

After ministerial statements in the courtly setting, Rāma prepares to respond to his father Daśaratha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (humility) and maryādā (decorum) in speech, especially in a crisis.