Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 37, Shloka 4
अयोध्याकाण्डे सर्गः ३७ — चीरधारणं, सीतासंकल्पः, वसिष्ठोपदेशः
Bark-Robe Episode and Vasistha’s Admonition
तथा मम सतां श्रेष्ठ किं ध्वजिन्या जगत्पते।सर्वाण्येवानुजानामि चीराण्येवाऽनयन्तु मे।।2.37.4।।
tathā mama satāṁ śreṣṭha kiṁ dhvajinyā jagatpate | sarvāṇy evānujānāmi cīrāṇy evānayantu me || 2.37.4 ||
तथा मम सतां श्रेष्ठ जगत्पते ध्वजिन्या किं प्रयोजनम्? सर्वाण्येव अनुजानामि; चीराण्येव मे आनयन्तु।
Even if you were to fly from earth to sky, Bharata who knows the traditions of his father's dynasty, will not act otherwise.
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Steadfast acceptance of a righteous vow: Rāma rejects power and military support, choosing truthful adherence to the exile-command over convenience or force.
After Kaikeyī’s boons enforce exile, Rāma publicly prepares for forest life and asks only for bark garments, relinquishing royal resources.
Tyāga and satya-niṣṭhā—renunciation and unwavering commitment to truth and duty.