Shloka 2.24.5

कौशल्यारामसंवादः — Kausalya–Rama Dialogue on Exile-Dharma

Devanagari script

नूनं तु बलवान् लोके कृतान्तस्सर्वमादिशन्।लोके रामाभिरामस्त्वं वनं यत्र गमिष्यसि।।2.24.5।।

Transliteration

gacchedānīṃ mahābāho kṣemeṇa punar āgataḥ |

nandayiṣyasi māṃ putra sāmnā vākyena cāruṇā || 2.24.36 ||

Translation

Go now, mighty-armed one, and return in safety. When you come back, my son, gladden me again with gentle, sweet words.

Context

O Rama! if you, being the delight of the world, are (ordered) to go to the forest, ithas to be said certainly that destiny which rules everything is all-powerful.

Characters & Entities

• Kausalyā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Even amid sorrow, Kausalyā upholds dharma by giving a mother’s blessing rather than obstructing a righteous course. The verse values gentle speech (mṛdu-vāk) as an ethical practice.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalyā, after speaking her grief, permits Rāma to depart and prays for his safe return, longing for his comforting words.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kausalyā’s composed benevolence and Rāma’s expected sweetness of speech—restraint, tenderness, and respectful conduct.