Shloka 2.48.19

अयोध्यायाः शोकवर्णनम् (Ayodhya’s Lament and Civic Desolation)

Devanagari script

युष्माकं राघवोऽरण्ये योगक्षेमं विधास्यति।सीता नारीजनस्यास्य योगक्षेमं करिष्यति।।2.48.19।।

Transliteration

yuṣmākaṁ rāghavo ’raṇye yogakṣemaṁ vidhāsyati |

sītā nārījanasyāsya yogakṣemaṁ kariṣyati || 2.48.19 ||

Translation

In the forest, Rāghava will provide for your welfare and safety; and Sītā likewise will ensure the security and well-being of the womenfolk.

Context

In the forest, Rama will look after your well-being and Sita will ensure our, women folk's security.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sītā
• Araṇya (the forest)
• Womenfolk (nārījana)

FAQs

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

Dharma as protection and responsibility: the righteous leader (Rāma) and the virtuous companion (Sītā) are portrayed as ensuring the welfare (yogakṣema) of dependents, even under hardship.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāma’s exile, the citizens are overwhelmed with grief and contemplate following him; this verse frames confidence that Rāma and Sītā can safeguard the community’s welfare even in the forest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s guardianship and steadiness in dharma, and Sītā’s protective, compassionate strength—especially toward the womenfolk.