Shloka 2.7.36

मन्थराप्रवेशः — Manthara Observes Ayodhya and Incites Kaikeyi

Devanagari script

न मे परं किञ्चिदितस्त्वया पुनःप्रियं प्रियार्हे सुवचं वचःपरम्।तथा ह्यवोचस्त्वमतः प्रियोत्तरंवरं परं ते प्रददामि तं वृणु।।।।

Transliteration

na me paraṃ kiñcid itas tvayā punaḥ priyaṃ priyārhe suvacam vacaḥparam |

tathā hy avocas tvam ataḥ priyottaraṃ varaṃ paraṃ te pradadāmi taṃ vṛṇu || 2.7.36 ||

Translation

O woman worthy of affection, nothing beyond this could be dearer to me from you—your words are beyond easy praise. Since you have spoken so, I shall grant you an even higher reward: choose it.

Context

O woman worthy of affection! for me there is nothing greater and dearer than this news. I will grant you another reward better than this. Just ask for it.ইত্যার্ষে শ্রীমদ্রামাযণে বাল্মীকীয আদিকাব্যে অযোধ্যাকাণ্ডে সপ্তমস্সর্গঃ৷৷Thus ends the seventh sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Kaikeyī
• Mantharā

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the moral weight of promises and rewards: offering open-ended boons without discernment can enable adharma, showing why dharma requires restraint, clarity, and alignment with truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Kaikeyī, pleased by Mantharā’s report, proposes granting an even greater reward and invites Mantharā to ask for it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Commitment to giving and honoring requests is implied, but the lesson stresses prudent commitment—virtue must be guided by righteous judgment.