Shloka 2.64.41

शब्दवेध्य-अनर्थः, ऋषिशापः, दशरथस्य प्राणत्यागः (The Sound-Target Tragedy, the Sage’s Curse, and Dasaratha’s Death)

Devanagari script

अपापोऽसि यदा पुत्र निहतः पापकर्मणा।तेन सत्येन गच्छाऽऽशु ये लोकाश्शस्त्रयोधिनाम्।।।।

Transliteration

apāpo 'si yadā putra nihataḥ pāpakarmaṇā |

tena satyena gacchāśu ye lokāḥ śastrayodhinām ||2.64.41||

Translation

O son, you are sinless, yet you have been slain by one of sinful deed. By that very truth, go swiftly to those worlds attained by weapon-bearing heroes.

Context

'O sinless son, you are killed by a person of sinful deeds. On this truth, quickly go to those worlds which are attained by those valiant heroes.

Characters & Entities

• Śravaṇa-kumāra (son, addressed)
• Satya (truth, as principle)

FAQs

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

Satya is presented as a potent moral force: the father’s truthful recognition of the son’s innocence becomes the basis of a blessing and righteous passage.

What is the narrative situation?

After learning of his son’s death, the blind father blesses Śravaṇa, affirming his purity and directing him to a noble posthumous destiny.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness joined with compassion: despite grief, the father speaks a satya-based benediction for his son’s welfare.