Shloka 2.21.7

अयोध्याकाण्डे एकविंशः सर्गः — Lakṣmaṇa’s militant counsel and Rāma’s dharma-based persuasion of Kausalyā

Devanagari script

तदिदं वचनं राज्ञःपुनर्बाल्यमुपेयुषः।पुत्रः को हृदये कुर्याद्राजवृत्तमनुस्मरन्।।2.21.7।।

Transliteration

sā mā 'numanyasva vanaṁ vrajantaṁ kuruṣva naḥ svastyayanāni devi | yathā samāpte punar āvrajeyaṁ yathā hi satyena punar yayātiḥ || 2.21.61 ||

Translation

Therefore, O Mother, grant me leave as I depart for the forest; perform for me the rites of blessing and well-being, so that when the term is fulfilled I may return again—just as Yayāti returned again through the power of truth.

Context

Will any son with the ideals of a king in mind accept such words of this king who has entered his chilhood again ?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kauśalyā (devī)
• forest (vana)
• Yayāti

FAQs

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

Satya and dharma are linked: truthful fidelity to a vow sustains rightful outcomes; blessings and auspicious rites support dharmic endurance through hardship.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma seeks his mother’s consent and blessings before leaving for forest exile, expressing confidence in returning after the term ends.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s humility and reverence toward parental blessing, and his trust in satya as a sustaining moral force.