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
［その男は不貞の妻に言った］お前は他人の家へ行くゆえ、不貞で汚れている。もうお前を養わない。女に尻に敷かれた夫だけが、他人の家へ行ったシーターのような妻を受け入れるのだ—ラーマはそうしたが、私は彼のような惧内ではない。ゆえに二度とお前を受け入れない。
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.