त्वं कत्थसे महाराज सत्यवादी दृढव्रतः। मम चेमं वरं कस्माद्विधारयितुमिच्छसि।।2.13.3।।
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Valmiki Ramayana Dataset
English Translation
महाराज O maharaja, सत्यवादी truthful, दृढव्रतः steadfast in your vows, त्वम् you, कत्थसे used to boast of, मम my, इमं वरम् this boon, कस्मात् why, विधारयितुम् to avoid, इच्छसि are seeking?
English Commentary
O great king you used to boast that you always speak the truth and are steadfast in your vows. Why are you now seeking to avoid granting me this boon?