Shloka 2.52.62

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

Devanagari script

परितुष्टा हि सा देवी वनवासं गते मयि।राजानं नातिशङ्केत 'मिथ्यावादी'ति धार्मिकम्।।2.52.62।।

Transliteration

parituṣṭā hi sā devī vanavāsaṃ gate mayi |

rājānaṃ nātiśaṅketa 'mithyāvādī' iti dhārmikam || 2.52.62 ||

Translation

For when that queen is fully satisfied that I have gone to forest-dwelling, she will no longer suspect the righteous king, thinking, ‘He is a liar.’

Context

If queen Kaikeyi is fully satisfied that I have gone to dwell in the forest, she will no longer have any doubt and will believe that righteous king Dasaratha is not a liar.

Characters & Entities

• Kaikeyī
• Daśaratha (rājā)
• Rāma
• forest-dwelling (vanavāsa)

FAQs

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

Satya and royal credibility: Rāma acts to protect Daśaratha’s reputation for truth, showing that a king’s dharma includes being trusted as सत्यवादी.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma anticipates Kaikeyī’s suspicion and arranges circumstances so she cannot accuse Daśaratha of falsehood regarding the exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s filial protectiveness—he safeguards his father’s moral standing even while suffering personal loss.