Shloka 5.33.20

हनूमत्सीतासंवादः (Hanumān–Sītā Dialogue and Identity Verification)

Devanagari script

न पिबेयं न खादेयं प्रत्यहं मम भोजनम्।।।।एष मे जीवितस्यान्तो रामो यद्यभिषिच्यते।

Transliteration

na pibeyaṃ na khādeyaṃ pratyahaṃ mama bhojanam |

eṣa me jīvitasya 'nto rāmo yady abhiṣicyate ||

Translation

I shall neither drink nor eat my daily food; this shall be the end of my life, if Rama is anointed and consecrated.

Context

'I shall not drink or eat food, if Rama is coronated. I shall end my life this moment.

Characters & Entities

• Kaikeyi
• Dasaratha
• Rama

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates adharma through coercive speech: using self-harm threats to force an outcome undermines righteous decision-making.

What is the narrative situation?

Kaikeyī pressures Daśaratha to halt Rama’s coronation by declaring a fast unto death.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast, Daśaratha’s vulnerability as a truth-bound king is set up; the verse foregrounds manipulation rather than virtue.