Shloka 5.35.11

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

रामो भामिनि लोकस्य चातुर्वर्ण्यस्य रक्षिता।मर्यादानां च लोकस्य कर्ता कारयिता च सः।।।।

Transliteration

rāmo bhāmini lokasya cāturvarṇyasya rakṣitā | maryādānāṃ ca lokasya kartā kārayitā ca saḥ ||

Translation

O fair lady, Rāma is the protector of the four social orders in the world. He establishes the world’s boundaries of proper conduct and causes them to be observed.

Context

"O beautiful lady! Rama is a protector of the four classes of society (Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaisya and Sudra) in the world. He follows codes of conduct and makes others follow them.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is maryādā—right boundaries and norms that sustain society; righteous leadership establishes these norms and ensures they are practiced.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā continues her portrayal of Rāma as an ideal ruler whose governance maintains social stability and ethical order.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s role as upholder of maryādā (normative righteousness) and moral governance.