Shloka 2.59.21

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

Devanagari script

सूतस्य वचनं श्रुत्वा वाचा परमदीनया।बाष्पोपहतया राजा तं सूतमिदमब्रवीत्।।2.59.21।।

Transliteration

sūtasya vacanaṃ śrutvā vācā parama-dīnayā |

bāṣpopahatayā rājā taṃ sūtam idam abravīt ||2.59.21||

Translation

Hearing the charioteer’s words, the king—his voice utterly broken and choked with tears—spoke these words to Sumantra.

Context

At these words of the charioteer, the king in deep distress replied with a voice chokedwith tears:

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Sumantra

FAQs

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

Dharma includes accountability: the king must face the truth of his actions and their consequences, even when emotionally overwhelming.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sumantra’s report, Daśaratha prepares to respond, overcome by grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s painful self-awareness—an opening toward repentance, though arising from tragedy.