Shloka 2.24.35

कौशल्यारामसंवादः — Kausalya–Rama Dialogue on Exile-Dharma

Devanagari script

कृतान्तस्य गतिः पुत्र दुर्विभाव्या सदा भुवि।यस्त्वां सञ्चोदयति मे वच आच्छिद्य राघव।।2.24.35।।

Transliteration

kṛtāntasya gatiḥ putra durvibhāvyā sadā bhuvi |

yas tvāṃ sañcodayati me vaca āchidya rāghava || 2.24.35 ||

Translation

My son—O Rāghava—ever inconceivable in this world is the course of Destiny, which urges you onward, cutting across my words.

Context

O Rama! inconceivable is the course of destiny which is inciting you to go to the forest disregarding my words.

Characters & Entities

• Kauśalyā
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Kṛtānta (Destiny/Death)

FAQs

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

It teaches humility before forces beyond control; dharma is practiced within human limits, with truthful recognition of destiny’s power.

What is the narrative situation?

Kauśalyā laments that despite her counsel, destiny drives Rāma toward exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Clear-sighted honesty (satya) and reverent humility—she admits the inadequacy of personal persuasion against fate.