Shloka 2.20.13

अयोध्याकाण्डे विंशः सर्गः — Rama Enters Kauśalyā’s Antaḥpura; Ritual Preparations and the Shock of Exile

Devanagari script

वर्धयित्वा प्रहृष्टास्ताः प्रविश्य च गृहं स्त्रियः।न्यवेदयन्त त्वरिता राममातुः प्रियं तदा।।।।

Transliteration

vardhayitvā prahṛṣṭās tāḥ praviśya ca gṛhaṃ striyaḥ | nyavedayan tvaritā rāma-mātuḥ priyaṃ tadā || 2.20.13 ||

Translation

Those women, rejoicing, bestowed blessings for his prosperity; then, hurrying into the chambers, they informed Rāma’s mother of the pleasing news.

Context

Well-pleased, the women then greeted him wishing prosperity. They hurried into the abode of Kausalya and gave her the happy news (of Rama's arrival).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāma’s mother (Kauśalyā implied)
• women attendants

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma here appears as auspicious speech and respectful communication—blessings and timely reporting within the household order.

What is the narrative situation?

Attendants greet Rāma with blessings and quickly go to inform Kauśalyā of the happy development (his arrival/approach).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Goodwill and devotion within the royal household—joyful service and promptness in duty.