Shloka 2.25.10

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

Devanagari script

स्मृतिर्धृतिश्च धर्मश्च पातु त्वां पुत्र सर्वतः।।2.25.10।।स्कन्दश्च भगवान्देव स्सोमश्च स बृहस्पतिः।सप्तर्षयो नारदश्च ते त्वां रक्षन्तु सर्वतः।।2.25.11।।

Transliteration

smṛtir dhṛtiś ca dharmaś ca pātu tvāṃ putra sarvataḥ || 2.25.10 ||

Translation

My son, may right Memory, Steadfastness, and Dharma guard you on every side.

Context

O my son! may Smriti, Dhriti and Dharma always guard you. May divine personages and gods, Skanda, Soma, Brihaspati, the seven rishis and Narada protect you at all times!

Characters & Entities

• Smṛti
• Dhṛti
• Dharma

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as a protective power when joined with smṛti (clear moral memory) and dhṛti (steadfast resolve): right action is sustained by right remembrance and inner firmness.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rāma is about to leave Ayodhyā for forest-exile, he is addressed with protective benedictions for the hardships ahead.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dhṛti—calm endurance and unwavering commitment to duty and truth—supported by conscious remembrance of dharma.