Shloka 2.46.6

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

Devanagari script

पितरं चानुशोचामि मातरं च यशस्विनीम्।अपि वान्धौ भवेतां तु रुदन्तौ तावभीक्ष्णशः।।2.46.6।।

Transliteration

rāmasya vacanaṃ śrutvā tathā cakre sa sārathiḥ | pratyāgamya ca rāmasya syandanaṃ pratyavedayat ||2.46.32||

Translation

Hearing Rama’s words, the charioteer did exactly so; returning, he reported to Rama that the chariot was ready.

Context

What distresses me is the thought that both father and illustrious mother maybecome blind by repeated weeping (over us).

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sumantra
• Chariot

FAQs

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

Dharma in service: faithful execution of rightful instructions, performed responsibly and without self-serving interference.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra carries out Rama’s plan to misdirect the citizens and then returns to report completion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and disciplined service—Sumantra acts precisely as directed.