Shloka 23
अरण्यकाण्डे एकोनषष्टितमः सर्गः
Maricha’s Mimic Cry and the Rama–Lakshmana–Sita Confrontation
न हि ते परितुष्यामि त्यक्त्वा यद्यासि मैथिलीम्।क्रुद्धायाः परुषं श्रुत्वा तां विहाय त्वमागतः।।।।
na hi te parituṣyāmi tyaktvā yad yāsi maithilīm |
kruddhāyāḥ paruṣaṃ śrutvā tāṃ vihāya tvam āgataḥ ||
Hindi ako masisiyahan sa iyo, sapagkat iniwan mo si Maithilī at naparito, tinalikuran siya dahil lamang sa marahas na salitang binitiwan niya sa galit.
When I saw you, O Lakshmana, coming without Sita, my mind was oppressed with evil thought which have come true.
FAQs
Dharma here is unwavering protection and restraint: one should not abandon a dependent person due to momentary anger or harsh speech; duty must stand above emotional reaction.
Rama confronts Lakṣmaṇa for leaving Sītā alone and returning, interpreting it as improper despite Sītā’s angry words.
Rama emphasizes maryādā (proper conduct) and firmness in duty—especially the obligation to safeguard Sītā.