Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 62
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
परितुष्टा हि सा देवी वनवासं गते मयि।राजानं नातिशङ्केत 'मिथ्यावादी'ति धार्मिकम्।।2.52.62।।
parituṣṭā hi sā devī vanavāsaṃ gate mayi |
rājānaṃ nātiśaṅketa 'mithyāvādī' iti dhārmikam || 2.52.62 ||
நான் வனவாசத்திற்குச் சென்றேன் என்று அந்த தேவியார் முழுமையாகத் திருப்தியடைவாள்; அப்போது ‘இந்த தர்மமிகு மன்னன் பொய்யன்’ என்று இனி சந்தேகிக்கமாட்டாள்.
If queen Kaikeyi is fully satisfied that I have gone to dwell in the forest, she will no longer have any doubt and will believe that righteous king Dasaratha is not a liar.
FAQs
Satya and royal credibility: Rāma acts to protect Daśaratha’s reputation for truth, showing that a king’s dharma includes being trusted as सत्यवादी.
Rāma anticipates Kaikeyī’s suspicion and arranges circumstances so she cannot accuse Daśaratha of falsehood regarding the exile.
Rāma’s filial protectiveness—he safeguards his father’s moral standing even while suffering personal loss.