Shloka 6.118.1

सीताप्रत्याख्यानम् / Rama’s Post-Victory Address to Sītā (Public Opinion and Royal Duty)

Devanagari script

तांतुपाश्वस्थितांप्रह्वांरामस्सम्प्रेक्ष्यमैथिलीम् ।हृदयान्तर्गतंक्रोधव्याहर्तुमुपचक्रमे ।।6.118.1।।

Transliteration

tāṃ tu pārśva-sthitāṃ prahvāṃ rāmaḥ samprekṣya maithilīm | hṛdayāntar-gataṃ krodhaṃ vyāhartum upacakrame ||

Translation

Seeing Maithilī standing near him, modest and bowed, Rāma began to give voice to the anger that lay hidden within his heart.

Context

Observing Mythili who stood near him, Rama started to give expression to what was in his heart.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Maithilī

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as a difficult governance of emotion: a king must weigh personal feeling against the demands of moral and social order.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā has been brought near; Rāma, under strain, prepares to speak before the gathered assembly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s seriousness about royal responsibility, even when it conflicts with private affection.