Shloka 2.59.15

एकोनषष्ठितमः सर्गः (Sarga 59): सुमन्त्रवाक्यं, अयोध्याविषादः, दाशरथिशोकसागरः

Devanagari script

देव राजरथं दृष्ट्वा विना राममिहागतम्।दुःखादश्रुमुखस्सर्वो राजमार्गगतो जनः।।2.59.15।।

Transliteration

tasya tad-vacanaṃ śrutvā sumantro bāṣpa-viklabaḥ |

kathayāmāsa bhūyo 'pi rāma-sandeśa-vistaram ||2.59.2||

Translation

Hearing those words, Sumantra—choked with tears—once again recounted in fuller detail the message sent by Rama.

Context

Beholding the royal chariot arrive without Rama, all were on the highway shedding tears of anguish.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma here is truthful transmission of responsibility-bearing speech: Sumantra, despite grief, faithfully conveys Rama’s message without distortion.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra has returned to Ayodhya after leaving Rama and now recounts Rama’s message to the devastated king.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumantra’s fidelity and integrity (faithful service and truthful reporting) even under emotional strain.