Shloka 2.45.14

अयोध्यावासिजनानुरागः — The People and Brahmins Follow Rama toward Exile

Devanagari script

वहन्तो जवना रामं भो भो जात्यास्तुरङ्गमाः।निवर्तध्वं न गन्तव्यं हिता भवत भर्तरि।।।।

Transliteration

vahanto javanā rāmaṃ bho bho jātyās turaṅgamāḥ |

nivartadhvaṃ na gantavyaṃ hitā bhavata bhartari ||

Translation

O swift horses of noble breed, bearing Rāma—turn back! Go no farther. Be gracious to your lord.

Context

O horses of noble breed, turn back! Do not carry your master swiftyly any farther. Do good to him.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Horses (turaṅgamāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as compassionate concern: the community’s moral instinct seeks to prevent the exile of the righteous, even in heartfelt protest.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rāma is being carried away, people cry out to the horses to stop, reflecting their inability to accept his departure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The citizens’ loyalty and empathy—collective devotion to a dharmic leader.