Shloka 2.60.21

षष्टितमः सर्गः — Kausalyā’s Lament and Sumantra’s Consolation (Sītā’s Fearless Forest-Life)

Devanagari script

न शोच्यास्ते न चात्मनश्शोच्यो नापि जनाधिपः।इदं हि चरितं लोके प्रतिष्ठास्यति शाश्वतम्।।।।

Transliteration

tyaja śokaṃ ca mohaṃ ca sambhramaṃ duḥkhajaṃ tathā |

vyavadhūya ca santāpaṃ vane vatsyati rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

Give up grief, delusion, and the turmoil born of sorrow; cast off your anguish. Raghava will dwell in the forest, brushing aside hardships.

Context

You need not lament for them or for yourself or for the king. This story of Rama will endure permanently in the world.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Raghava)
• Forest (vana)

FAQs

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

The verse teaches steadfastness in dharma: Rama’s commitment to the exile is framed as purposeful endurance, and the listener is urged to replace paralyzing grief with clear-minded acceptance of righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra begins consoling Kausalya, urging her to restrain grief and reminding her that Rama will endure forest hardships with strength.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s resilience and self-mastery, presented as the model for facing suffering without abandoning duty.