Shloka 6.122.36

दशरथदर्शनम् — Dasharatha’s Epiphany and Benedictions (Sarga 122)

Devanagari script

सुदुष्करमिदंपुत्रितवचारित्रलक्षणम् ।कृतंयत्तेऽन्यनारीणांयशोह्यभिभविष्यति ।।।।

Transliteration

suduṣkaram idaṃ putri tava cāritra-lakṣaṇam | kṛtaṃ yat te 'nya-nārīṇāṃ yaśo hy abhibhaviṣyati ||

Translation

Daughter, what you have done—this mark of your noble character—is exceedingly hard; indeed, in times to come your fame will surpass that of other women.

Context

"Daughter! that which you have done is a sign of your character. It is highly difficult to do. You will overshadow the future of other women."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• other women (anya-nārī)

FAQs

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

Dharma is linked to integrity under trial: steadfast adherence to truth and dignity becomes a lasting moral exemplar, generating enduring yaśas (reputation).

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha concludes his counsel by praising Sītā’s extraordinary conduct as a defining sign of her character and forecasting her lasting renown.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s moral courage and unwavering integrity—conduct so difficult that it becomes exemplary for future generations.