Shloka 2.24.31

कौशल्यारामसंवादः — Kausalya–Rama Dialogue on Exile-Dharma

Devanagari script

एवमुक्ता तु रामेण बाष्पपर्याकुलेक्षणा।कौशल्या पुत्रशोकार्ता रामं वचनमब्रवीत्।।2.24.31।।

Transliteration

evam uktā tu rāmeṇa bāṣpaparyākulekṣaṇā |

auśalyā putraśokārtā rāmaṃ vacanam abravīt || 2.24.31 ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Rāma, Kauśalyā—her eyes clouded with tears, anguished by grief for her son—spoke these words to him.

Context

To these words of Rama, Kausalya, distressed with grief for her son, replied with her eyes filled with tears:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Kauśalyā

FAQs

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

It highlights dharma’s emotional weight: righteousness is pursued amid sorrow, and the text validates grief without negating duty.

What is the narrative situation?

A narrative transition: after Rāma’s counsel, the scene turns to Kauśalyā’s tearful reply.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kauśalyā’s deep love and sincerity—her response arises from truthfully felt grief.