Shloka 2.24.3

कौशल्यारामसंवादः — Kausalya–Rama Dialogue on Exile-Dharma

Devanagari script

यस्य भृत्याश्च दासाश्च मृष्टान्यन्नानि भुञ्जते।कथं स भोक्ष्यतेऽनाथो वने मूलफलान्ययम्।।2.24.3।।

Transliteration

evaṃ kālaṃ pratīkṣasva mamāgamanakāṅkṣiṇī |

niyatā niyatāhārā bhartṛśuśrūṣaṇe ratā || 2.24.29 ||

Translation

Wait out the time in this manner, longing for my return—self-restrained, moderate in food, and devoted to service to your husband.

Context

How will Rama live on roots and fruits in the forest hereafter when his servants and attendants enjoy delicious food (here)?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kauśalyā
• husband (Daśaratha implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is endurance with discipline: maintaining self-restraint, regulated living, and faithful care of family duties during separation.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma counsels Kauśalyā on how to live while he is away in exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness (dhṛti) and self-governance (niyama) as the proper response to sorrow and uncertainty.