Shloka 2.7.34

मन्थराप्रवेशः — Manthara Observes Ayodhya and Incites Kaikeyi

Devanagari script

इदं तु मन्थरे मह्यमाख्यासि परमं प्रियम्।एतन्मे प्रियमाख्यातुः किं वा भूयः करोमि ते।।।।

Transliteration

idaṃ tu manthare mahyam ākhyāsi paramaṃ priyam |

etan me priyam ākhyātuḥ kiṃ vā bhūyaḥ karomi te || 2.7.34 ||

Translation

O Mantharā, you have told me something exceedingly pleasing. For one who brings me such glad tidings, what more can I do for you?

Context

O Manthara!, the news you have brought me is exceedingly pleasant. What more can I do for you? Here is the gift for one who brings good tidings.

Characters & Entities

• Kaikeyī
• Mantharā

FAQs

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

Dharma requires discernment (viveka) in valuing information: treating “pleasing news” as automatically worthy can mislead, since truth and righteousness—not mere pleasure—should guide reward and action.

What is the narrative situation?

Kaikeyī praises Mantharā for the message and offers additional recompense, inviting further direction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude is present, but the episode highlights the need for moral discernment alongside gratitude.