Shloka 2.59.26

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

Devanagari script

यद्यद्यापि ममैवाज्ञा निवर्तयतु राघवम्।न शक्ष्यामि विना रामं मुहूर्तमपि जीवितुम्।।2.59.26।।

Transliteration

yady adyāpi mamaivājñā nivartayatu rāghavam | na śakṣyāmi vinā rāmaṃ muhūrtam api jīvitum || 2.59.26 ||

Translation

If even now my command could bring Rāghava back, then let it do so—for without Rāma I cannot live even for a moment.

Context

If my command prevails today, Rama may be brought back. Without Rama I cannot live for a moment even.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Sumantra
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

It points to the limits of worldly authority: even a king’s command may fail against prior vows and dharmic commitments, underscoring that dharma can supersede personal will.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha laments that if his order still had force, it should recall Rāma; he confesses he cannot survive separated from him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfastness to duty (implied)—his return is not simply a matter of royal command, reflecting integrity to dharma.