Shloka 2.4.27

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

किन्तु चित्तं मनुष्याणामनित्यमिति मे मतिः।सतां च धर्मनित्यानां कृतशोभि च राघव।।2.4.27।।

Transliteration

kintu cittaṃ manuṣyāṇām anityam iti me matiḥ | satāṃ ca dharma-nityānāṃ kṛtaśobhi ca rāghava || 2.4.27 ||

Translation

Yet, O Rāghava, it is my view that the minds of men are inconstant—even those of the virtuous, even those steadfast in dharma, even when made auspicious.

Context

Yet I think even the propitious minds of those who are virtuous and whose thoughts are fixed in righteousness can also become fickle.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• sat (the virtuous, as a class)

FAQs

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

Because human intention can shift, dharma should be secured through timely, transparent action and firm commitment to truth and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha explains why he urges haste: not from distrust of Bharata alone, but from awareness that even good people can be swayed by changing conditions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s realism and caution—recognizing psychological instability and seeking to protect dharmic order against uncertainty.