Shloka 2.46.25

तमसातीरवासः — Night on the Bank of the Tamasa and the Stratagem to Elude the Citizens

Devanagari script

अथ रामोऽब्रवीच्छ्रीमान्सुमन्त्रं युज्यतां रथः।गमिष्यामि ततोऽरण्यं गच्छ शीघ्रमितः प्रभो।।2.46.25।।

Transliteration

atha rāmo 'bravīc chrīmān sumantraṁ yujyatāṁ rathaḥ |

gamiṣyāmi tato 'raṇyaṁ gaccha śīghram itaḥ prabho ||2.46.25||

Translation

Then the illustrious Rāma said to Sumantra: “O master charioteer, yoke the chariot; from here I shall swiftly depart for the forest.”

Context

Then glorious Rama addressing Sumantra said O master charioteer, harness the chariot. I shall (let us) quickly leave for the forest.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sumantra
• chariot (ratha)
• forest (araṇya)

FAQs

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

Steadfastness to duty and truth (satya): Rama proceeds with exile without hesitation, treating the commitment as binding and to be executed promptly.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama instructs Sumantra to harness the chariot so they can leave Ayodhya toward the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolve and integrity—Rama’s calm, decisive movement toward a difficult but righteous path.