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
[Sabi ng lalaki sa kanyang asawang di-tapat] Pumupunta ka sa bahay ng ibang lalaki, kaya ikaw ay marumi at di-kastidad; hindi na kita bubuhayin. Ang asawang sunud-sunuran lamang ang tatanggap ng asawang tulad ni Sītā—tinanggap ni Rāma; ngunit hindi ako gaya niya, kaya hindi na kita tatanggapin muli.
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.