Shloka 2.59.27

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

Devanagari script

राज्ञा तु खलु कैकेय्या लघुत्वाश्रित्य शासनम्।कृतं कार्यमकार्यं वा वयं येनाभिपीडिताः।।2.58.27।।

Transliteration

athavāpi mahābāhur gato dūraṃ bhaviṣyati | mām eva ratham āropya śīghraṃ rāmāya darśaya || 2.59.27 ||

Translation

Or if the mighty-armed one has already gone far, then place me at once upon the chariot and quickly bring me to the sight of Rāma.

Context

Otherwise if (you think) the mightyarmed (Rama) has gone too far then quickly put me in the chariot, and show me Rama (Carry me to him).

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Sumantra
• Rāma

FAQs

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

It stresses compassionate responsiveness: when a dependent suffers, timely help becomes a duty; Sumantra’s service is framed as immediate dharmic action.

What is the narrative situation?

Fearing Rāma has gone too far to be recalled, Daśaratha asks to be taken by chariot so he can see Rāma directly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumantra’s readiness to act and Daśaratha’s intense filial attachment, revealing the depth of relational duty in the epic.