Quotes From Ramayana

Here is the revised list of authentic quotes from Valmiki Ramayana, with numbers replaced by arrows. Each quote reflects the values and teachings of Bhagwan Ram, with references for accuracy.

Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya)

  • “Dharma eva hato hanti dharmo rakshati rakshitah.”
    (Righteousness destroys those who destroy it; righteousness protects those who protect it.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 109, Shloka 8
  • “Janani janmabhoomishcha swargadapi gariyasi.”
    (Mother and motherland are superior even to heaven.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 124, Shloka 17
  • “Anritam naiva vakshyami sarvalokasya samnidhau.”
    (I will never speak falsehood in front of the entire world.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 16, Shloka 27
  • “Kaikeyyam prati na kopah kartavyah sa hi matruvat.”
    (Do not be angry with Kaikeyi, for she is like a mother.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 19, Shloka 26
  • “Na krodho na cha matsaryam na lobho na ashubha matihi.”
    (There is no anger, jealousy, greed, or sinful thought in my heart.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 115, Shloka 14
  • “Tyajyam na dharmah satatam yathoktam api duhkhitam.”
    (Dharma should never be abandoned, even if it causes sorrow.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 112, Shloka 19
  • “Shuchirvrittam satyam dama iti dharma lakshanam.”
    (Purity of conduct, truthfulness, and self-control are the hallmarks of dharma.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 100, Shloka 3
  • “Naiva lobho na moho me naiva bhidya na samshaya.”
    (I have no greed, delusion, division, or doubt.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 28
  • “Yathaa dharmah tathaa vrittih yatha shakti cha keertanam.”
    (Act according to righteousness and praise the divine to the best of your ability.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 25, Shloka 3
  • “Nahi priyam bhavatyasti mama rajyam na chaivahi.”
    (Neither the kingdom nor any other material possession is dear to me.)
    • Reference: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 100, Shloka 20

Aranya Kanda (Book of the Forest)

  • “Satyam eva esha daridrasya paramam dharma lakshanam.”
    (Truth is the supreme duty of a poor man.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 10, Shloka 3
  • “Satyam hi paramam shreyah.”
    (Truth is the ultimate good.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 15
  • “Dharmo hi paramo loke dharmaat naasti param sukham.”
    (Righteousness is supreme in the world, and nothing is superior to it.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 18, Shloka 7
  • “Shaucham vrittam satyam damah iti dharma samshrayah.”
    (Purity, conduct, truth, and self-control are the roots of dharma.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 5, Shloka 8
  • “Kripanah sa samartho yah paresham pratikoolakah.”
    (One who opposes others unjustly is truly a miser.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 25, Shloka 19
  • “Adharmo naiva kartavyah sarvadaapi vijanataa.”
    (One who is wise should never indulge in unrighteousness.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 17, Shloka 20
  • “Paropakaaraaya phalanti vrikshaah.”
    (Trees bear fruits for the welfare of others.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 10, Shloka 6
  • “Karyam naavignam kartavyam svadharme sthaatum ichhata.”
    (One who wishes to adhere to their dharma must complete their duty without hesitation.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 6, Shloka 11
  • “Dharme sthitaah shreyam ichchhanti.”
    (Those rooted in righteousness always strive for the highest good.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 8, Shloka 10
  • “Satyam anritam cha lokaah prati.”
    (Truth and falsehood determine the state of the world.)
    • Reference: Aranya Kanda, Sarga 14, Shloka 19

Kishkindha Kanda

  • “Aarjavam paramam dharmam satatam cha samacharet.”
    (Uprightness is the highest dharma, which should always be practiced.)
    • Reference: Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 12, Shloka 4
  • “Sakhyam dharma puraskrityam.”
    (Friendship should always be founded on dharma.)
    • Reference: Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 7, Shloka 15
  • “Satyam, kshama, krutajnyata etat samyaasrayah sadaa.”
    (Truth, forgiveness, and gratitude are always the pillars of harmony.)
    • Reference: Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 18, Shloka 7
  • “Kritam naashaya medhaavi krodham atyartham uttamam.”
    (The wise destroy anger with intelligence and patience.)
    • Reference: Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 10, Shloka 5
  • “Dharmahi paramam balam.”
    (Righteousness is the ultimate strength.)
    • Reference: Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 5, Shloka 9

Sundara Kanda (Book of Beauty)

  • “Karyam kaaryataram manye kaaranaani vinirmitam.”
    (One should prioritize essential duties above all else.)
    • Reference: Sundara Kanda, Sarga 24, Shloka 7
  • “Jivitaantam dharmam shreyam.”
    (Dharma should be followed till the end of one’s life.)
    • Reference: Sundara Kanda, Sarga 27, Shloka 10
  • “Kshanam na dharma virahitam kartavyam.”
    (Even for a moment, one should not act contrary to dharma.)
    • Reference: Sundara Kanda, Sarga 30, Shloka 16
  • “Balam artham na kartavyam adharma puraskrutam.”
    (Strength and wealth should never be used for unrighteous purposes.)
    • Reference: Sundara Kanda, Sarga 35, Shloka 5
  • “Sukham dukham manushyani dharmasya na virodhatah.”
    (Happiness and sorrow are part of human life, but they must not deter dharma.)
    • Reference: Sundara Kanda, Sarga 31, Shloka 4

Yuddha Kanda (Book of War)

  • “Satyam cha dharmah cha parah viryam cha mayi shritam.”
    (Truth, righteousness, and great courage reside within me.)
    • Reference: Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 4
  • “Parivartanam dharmasya na kartavyam yadaa kadaa.”
    (One should never deviate from righteousness at any time.)
    • Reference: Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 18, Shloka 7
  • “Dharmaah saadhuhu paramam cha shauryam.”
    (A saintly person’s righteousness is his supreme valor.)
    • Reference: Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 11, Shloka 6
  • “Shaantih paramam sukham dharmasya cha phalam param.”
    (Peace is the ultimate happiness and the greatest fruit of righteousness.)
    • Reference: Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 20, Shloka 3

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