Shloka 2.39.25

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

Devanagari script

स त्वया नावमन्तव्यः पुत्रः प्रव्राजितो मम।तव दैवतमस्त्वेष निर्धनः सधनोऽपि वा।।2.39.25।।

Transliteration

sa tvayā nāvamantavyaḥ putraḥ pravrājito mama |

tava daivatam astv eṣa nirdhanaḥ sadhano ’pi vā || 2.39.25 ||

Translation

Therefore you must not treat with contempt my son, though sent into exile; let him be to you as a very deity, whether he be poor or possessed of wealth.

Context

You must not underestimate my son in his exile. You must treat him as your god whether he is wealthy or not.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as unwavering respect and loyalty that does not depend on external fortune; true commitment remains the same in poverty or prosperity.

What is the narrative situation?

With Rāma’s forest exile confirmed, Sītā is urged to maintain reverence and not let hardship diminish her regard for him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverential fidelity (bhakti/śraddhā toward one’s rightful duty) expressed as constancy regardless of circumstance.