Shloka 2.52.64

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

Devanagari script

मम प्रियार्थं राज्ञश्च सरथस्त्वं पुरीं व्रज।सन्दिष्टश्चासि यानर्थांस्तां स्तान् ब्रूयास्तथा तथा।।2.52.64।।

Transliteration

mama priyārthaṃ rājñaś ca sa-rathas tvaṃ purīṃ vraja |

sandiṣṭaś cāsi yān arthāṃs tāṃs tān brūyās tathā tathā || 2.52.64 ||

Translation

For my sake—and for the king’s—go back to the city with the chariot; and as you have been instructed, convey to each person the messages exactly in the manner given.

Context

Sumantra, return to the city with the chariot for my pleasure and also for the pleasure of the king and convey to each of the persons concerned the message exactly as instructed.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha (the king)
• Sumantra
• Ayodhyā (purī)
• chariot (ratha)

FAQs

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

Truthful, responsible speech (satya-vākya) as dharma: Rāma insists the message be delivered precisely, preserving trust during crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma formally dispatches Sumantra back to Ayodhyā with the chariot and with carefully specified messages.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s discipline and integrity—he manages the transition with orderly, truthful communication rather than anger or confusion.