Shloka 2.24.29

कौशल्यारामसंवादः — Kausalya–Rama Dialogue on Exile-Dharma

Devanagari script

एवं कालं प्रतीक्षस्व ममागमनकाङ्क्षिणी।नियता नियताहारा भर्तृशुश्रूषणे रता।।2.24.29।।

Transliteration

agnikāryeṣu ca sadā sumanobhiś ca devatāḥ |

pūjyās te matkṛte devi brāhmaṇāś caiva suvratāḥ || 2.24.28 ||

Translation

And always, for my sake, O Lady, you should worship the deities in the fire-rites with flowers—and likewise honor the brāhmaṇas who are faithful to their vows.

Context

Looking forward to my return, spend your time this way with moderate intake, a mind under control and a life devoted to the service of your husband.

Characters & Entities

• Agni (fire-rites)
• deities (devatā)
• brāhmaṇas
• Rāma
• Kauśalyā

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through nitya-karma (regular sacred duties) and honoring the worthy—maintaining ritual and social-sacred obligations even amid crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

Before leaving for the forest, Rāma asks his mother to continue household rites and to respect vow-keeping brahmins.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s sense of responsibility: he connects personal separation with continuity of dharmic practice and support of religious life.