Shloka 1.1.22

श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)

Devanagari script

तस्याभिषेकसम्भारान्दृष्ट्वा भार्याऽथ कैकयी ।।1.1.21।।पूर्वं दत्तवरा देवी वरमेनमयाचत । विवासनं च रामस्य भरतस्याभिषेचनम् ।।1.1.22।।

Transliteration

sa jagāma vanaṃ vīraḥ pratijñām anupālayan | pitur vacananirdeśāt kaikeyyāḥ priyakāraṇāt ||

Translation

That heroic one went to the forest, upholding his pledge—at his father’s command and to fulfill what Kaikeyī desired.

Context

Thereafter, having seen the preparations for installation of Rama, queen Kaikeyi who had been promised earlier with boons by Dasaratha demanded of him the exile of Rama and enthronement of Bharata.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kaikeyī
• Daśaratha
• Vana (forest)

FAQs

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

Dharma as fidelity to one’s vow and obedience to rightful authority: Rāma upholds the promise-structure (satya) even at great personal cost.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma accepts exile and departs for the forest in response to Daśaratha’s command shaped by Kaikeyī’s boon.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast vow-keeping (pratijñā-pālana) and filial obedience aligned with dharma.