Shloka 6.118.14

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

Devanagari script

निर्जिताजीवलोकस्यतपसाभावितात्मना ।अगस्त्येनदुराधर्षामुनिनादक्षिणेवधिक् ।।6.118.14।।

Transliteration

nirjitā jīva-lokasya tapasā bhāvitātmanā | agastyena durādharṣā muninā dakṣiṇe vadhik ||

Translation

For the world of mortals, the southern quarter is hard to overcome; yet the sage Agastya—mastered in spirit and strengthened by austerity—conquered it. So too have I prevailed.

Context

"Though the southern quarter is difficult to assail for the world of mortals, Agastya, a realized sage, has won by the power of his austerity. In the same way I have won you."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Agastya
• dakṣiṇā diś (southern quarter)

FAQs

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

Dharma is taught through precedent: great deeds should align with exemplary models (like Agastya), where inner discipline (tapas) enables the overcoming of what seems impossible.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma invokes Agastya as an analogy to frame his achievement as a righteous overcoming of a daunting challenge.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s alignment with dhārmic exemplars—he legitimizes action by linking it to ascetic power and moral authority.