Shloka 2.39.16

एकोनचत्वारिंशः सर्गः — Dasaratha’s Lament, Sumantra’s Commission, and Sita’s Vow of Marital Dharma

Devanagari script

नरेन्द्रेणैवमुक्तस्तु गत्वा कोशगृहं ततः।प्रायच्छत्सर्वमाहृत्य सीतायै सममेव तत्।।2.39.16।।

Transliteration

narendreṇaivam uktas tu gatvā kośagṛhaṃ tataḥ | prāyacchat sarvam āhṛtya sītāyai samam eva tat || 2.39.16 ||

Translation

Thus instructed by the king, he went to the treasury-house, brought everything, and handed it over in full to Sītā.

Context

Ordered thus by the king, the officer went to the treasury, collected all the things and presented them to Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• treasury officer
• treasury-house (kośagṛha)
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Integrity in execution: dharmic administration means orders are carried out completely and transparently, without withholding or delay.

What is the narrative situation?

The treasury officer fulfills Daśaratha’s command and delivers the requested valuables to Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The officer’s honesty and thoroughness in public duty.