Valmiki Ramayana 2.39.38: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 39, Shloka 38
एकोनचत्वारिंशः सर्गः · Dasaratha’s Lament, Sumantra’s Commission, and Sita’s Vow of Marital Dharma
संवासात्परुषं किञ्चिदज्ञानाद्वापि यत्कृतम् ।
तन्मे समनुजानीत सर्वाश्चामन्त्रयामि वः ॥३८॥
saṃvāsāt paruṣaṃ kiñcid ajñānād vāpi yat kṛtam |
tan me samanujānīta sarvāś cāmantrayāmi vaḥ ||38||
Agar maine kuch galat bola ho ya galti ki ho, mujhe maaf kar dena. Main sabse milkar ja raha hoon.
If I have been harsh towards you, on account of our living together or through ignorance may you forgive me. I (now) seek leave of you all.
FAQs
Kṣamā (seeking and granting forgiveness) and maryādā (courteous restraint): before departing for exile, Rāma cleanses relationships by requesting pardon for any unintended hurt.
On the eve of leaving Ayodhyā for exile, Rāma respectfully addresses the women of the palace, asking forgiveness and taking formal leave.
Humility and empathy—Rāma assumes responsibility for possible pain caused by closeness or ignorance and seeks reconciliation.
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