Shloka 2.50.51

गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः (Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha)

Devanagari script

तथा शयानस्य ततोऽस्य धीमतो यशस्विनो दाशरथेर्महात्मनः।अदृष्टदुःखस्य सुखोचितस्य सा तदाव्यतीयाय चिरेण शर्वरी।।2.50.51।।

Transliteration

anukrośo dayā caiva yathārhaṃ mayi vaḥ kṛtaḥ |

ciraṃ duḥkhasya pāpīyo gamyatām arthasiddhaye || 2.50.5 ||

Translation

You have shown me fitting compassion and kindness. To prolong grief too long is blameworthy; go now, so that your duties may be fulfilled.

Context

As the wise, illustrious, magnanimous son of Dasaratha (Rama) who was used to pleasures and not discomfort lay on the ground, the long night slipped away.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē ayōdhyākāṇḍē pañcāśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the fiftieth sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• compassion (anukrośa)
• kindness (dayā)
• duty (artha as obligation)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires steadiness of mind: compassion is acknowledged, but one should not indulge grief; one must return to rightful responsibilities.

What is the narrative situation?

As people grieve around him, Rama urges them to stop lingering in sorrow and to go back to complete their obligations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prasāda (calm clarity) and guidance rooted in duty.