Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 36, Shloka 30
अयोध्याकाण्डे षट्त्रिंशः सर्गः
Daśaratha’s orders for Rama’s escort; Kaikeyi’s fear; the Asamañjasa precedent
तदलं देवि रामस्य श्रिया विहतया त्वया।लोकतोऽपि हि ते रक्ष्यः परिवादः शुभानने।।।।
tad alaṃ devi rāmasya śriyā vihatayā tvayā | lokato 'pi hi te rakṣyaḥ parivādaḥ śubhānane ||
Thôi đủ rồi, thưa Hoàng hậu, đừng làm tổn hại phúc vinh của Rāma nữa. Hỡi người mặt đẹp, bà cũng phải tự giữ mình khỏi lời chê trách và tiếng thị phi của thế gian.
O Devi, there is no use obstructing Rama's prosperity. O one with an auspicious countenance, save yourself from the censure of the world.
FAQs
Dharma includes accountability before society: wrongful acts invite rightful public censure, so one should restrain harmful actions and uphold fairness.
The speaker urges Kaikeyī to stop obstructing Rāma and warns that her actions will bring lasting public reproach.
Concern for moral reputation tied to righteous conduct—recognizing that adharma harms both victim and perpetrator.