Valmiki Ramayana 2.36.24: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 36, Shloka 24
अयोध्याकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः · Daśaratha’s orders for Rama’s escort; Kaikeyi’s fear; the Asamañjasa precedent
तं यानं शीघ्रमारोप्य सभार्यं सपरिच्छदम् ।
यावज्जीवं विवास्योऽयमिति स्वानन्वशात्पिता ॥२४॥
taṃ yānaṃ śīghram āropya sabhāryaṃ saparicchadam |
yāvajjīvaṃ vivāsyo 'yam iti svān anvaśāt pitā ||24||
बाप ने जल्दी से उसे गाड़ी में बिठा दिया। उसकी बीवी और सारा सामान भी साथ था। अपने लोगों को हुकुम दिया, इस आदमी को हमेशा के लिए देश से निकाल दो।
Then the father made him and his wife climb a carriage with the clothes they had at the time on them and at once ordered his servants to banish him for life.
FAQs
Dharma in governance includes decisive enforcement: when harm is severe and persistent, punishment (including exile) is executed swiftly to restore safety and moral order.
The king formalizes exile: Asamañja is placed in a carriage with his wife and possessions and expelled permanently by royal command.
Firmness in justice—acting promptly and clearly once wrongdoing is established.
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