Shloka 2.39.37

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

Devanagari script

ता श्चापि स तथैवार्ता मातृ़र्दशरथात्मजः।धर्मयुक्तमिदं वाक्यं निजगाद कृताञ्जलिः।।2.39.37।।

Transliteration

tāś cāpi sa tathaivārtā mātṛr daśarathātmajaḥ |

dharmayuktam idaṃ vākyaṃ nijagāda kṛtāñjaliḥ ||2.39.37||

Translation

And to those mothers too, equally distressed, the son of Daśaratha, with folded hands, spoke these words grounded in dharma.

Context

To all the mothers who stood deeply distressed with grief the son of Dasaratha spoke with folded hands these words suffused with virtue:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Rāma’s mothers (queens/consorts of Daśaratha)

FAQs

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

The verse presents dharma as consistent, respectful speech and behavior toward elders, especially in moments of upheaval—maintaining maryādā even under emotional strain.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, preparing for exile, turns from Kauśalyā to the other queens regarded as his mothers and addresses them with reverence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and dharmic speech—he uses respectful posture and righteous counsel rather than agitation or anger.