Shloka 2.52.27

गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम् (Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs)

Devanagari script

अदृष्टदुःखं राजानं वृद्धमार्यं जितेन्द्रियम्।ब्रूयास्त्वमभिवाद्यैव मम हेतोरिदं वचः।।2.52.27।।

Transliteration

adṛṣṭaduḥkhaṃ rājānaṃ vṛddham āryaṃ jitendriyam | brūyās tvam abhivādyaiva mama hetoḥ idaṃ vacaḥ || 2.52.27 ||

Translation

After first offering him reverence, speak these words on my behalf to the king—aged, noble, self-controlled, and unaccustomed to sorrow.

Context

After offering your salutations, tell these words, on my behalf, to the king who is respectable, bent with age and who has conquered his senses and never experienced any sorrow before.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Sumantra

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as reverence (abhivādana) and truthful communication delivered respectfully to elders and rulers.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma instructs Sumantra to convey a message to Daśaratha with proper courtly and familial etiquette.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and propriety (vinaya, maryādā) in speech and conduct.