Shloka 2.25.1

कौशल्याया मङ्गलविधानम् — Kausalya’s Benedictions and Protective Rites for Rama

Devanagari script

साऽवनीय तमायासमुपस्पृश्य जलं शुचिः।चकार माता रामस्य मङ्गलानि मनस्विनी।।2.25.1।।

Transliteration

sā ’vanīya tam āyāsam upaspṛśya jalaṃ śuciḥ | cakāra mātā rāmasya maṅgalāni manasvinī || 2.25.1 ||

Translation

Rama’s high-minded mother, restraining her intense anguish, performed ācamana with water to become ritually pure, and then carried out auspicious rites for Rama.

Context

High-minded mother Kausalya, her anguish subdued, performed the sipping rite (achamana) and her self rendered pure, performed auspicious ceremonies for Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Kausalyā
• Rāma
• ācamana (upaspṛśya jalam)
• maṅgala rites

FAQs

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

Dharma expressed as disciplined conduct in crisis—maintaining purity, prayer, and auspicious intention even amid grief.

What is the narrative situation?

Before Rāma departs for exile, Kausalyā steadies herself and performs rites meant to protect and bless him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control (saṃyama) and faith—channeling sorrow into protective action.