Shloka 2.55.28

चित्रकूटमार्गोपदेशः — Instructions for the Chitrakuta Route and the Yamuna Crossing

Devanagari script

यद्यत्फलं प्रार्थयते पुष्पं वा जनकात्मजा।तत्तत्प्रदद्या वैदेह्या यत्राऽस्या रमते मनः।।।।

Transliteration

yad yat phalaṁ prārthayate puṣpaṁ vā janakātmajā | tat tat pradadyā vaidehyā yatrā 'syā ramate manaḥ ||

Translation

Whatever fruit or flower Janaka’s daughter may ask for—give her that; give Vaidehī whatever brings delight to her heart.

Context

Whatever fruit or flower the daughter of Janaka asks for, get it. Whatever pleases her mind give it.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Vaidehi
• Janaka
• Lakshmana
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma as considerate care: honoring Sītā’s wishes and wellbeing reflects righteous conduct rooted in empathy and respectful service within relationships.

What is the narrative situation?

As they travel through the forest, Rama instructs Lakṣmaṇa to fetch fruits and flowers that Sītā desires, making the difficult journey gentler for her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s tenderness and attentiveness to Sītā’s happiness, and Lakṣmaṇa’s readiness to serve.