Shloka 2.48.16

अयोध्यायाः शोकवर्णनम् (Ayodhya’s Lament and Civic Desolation)

Devanagari script

स हि शूरो महाबाहुः पुत्रो दशरथस्य च।पुरा भवति नोदूरादनुगच्छाम राघवम्।।2.48.16।।

Transliteration

sa hi śūro mahābāhuḥ putro daśarathasya ca |

purā bhavati no dūrād anugacchāma rāghavam || 2.48.16 ||

Translation

He is indeed a valiant, mighty-armed son of Daśaratha. Before he goes too far from us, let us follow Rāghava.

Context

Before that valiant, strong-armed son of Dasaratha goes too far away (from us), we should follow him.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Rāghava)
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

It stresses loyal support of righteousness: when a dharmic person is wronged by circumstance, society feels compelled to stand near him rather than abandon him.

What is the narrative situation?

The citizens urge one another to follow Rama before he gets too far into exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s heroism and worthiness of allegiance, grounded in his commitment to Satya and Dharma.