Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 9
Lord Rāmacandra’s Charity, Sītā’s Departure, and the Lord’s Return to Vaikuṇṭha
नाहं बिभर्मि त्वां दुष्टामसतीं परवेश्मगाम् । स्त्रैणो हि बिभृयात् सीतां रामो नाहं भजे पुन: ॥ ९ ॥
nāhaṁ bibharmi tvāṁ duṣṭām asatīṁ para-veśma-gām straiṇo hi bibhṛyāt sītāṁ rāmo nāhaṁ bhaje punaḥ
[L’homme dit à son épouse infidèle] Tu vas dans la maison d’un autre; tu es donc impure et sans chasteté. Je ne te prendrai plus en charge. Seul un mari soumis accepterait une épouse comme Sītā—Rāma l’a acceptée; mais je ne suis pas ainsi, je ne te reprendrai pas.
FAQs
This verse portrays Rama speaking from the standpoint of strict royal dharma and public propriety, showing the Bhagavatam’s depiction of Rama as one who upholds social and kingly standards.
In the narrative context, Rama’s words reflect concern for the perception of purity and the expectations placed upon a ruler; the statement is framed as adherence to rajadharma rather than personal hatred.
It highlights the seriousness of personal integrity and social responsibility—especially for leaders—while also encouraging readers to study dharma with context, nuance, and compassion.