Shloka 2.25.19

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

Devanagari script

महाद्विपाश्च सिंहाश्च व्याघ्रा ऋक्षाश्च दंष्ट्रिणः।महिषा श्शृङ्गिणो रौद्रा न ते द्रुह्यन्तु पुत्रक।।2.25.19।।

Transliteration

mahā-dvipāś ca siṃhāś ca vyāghrā ṛkṣāś ca daṃṣṭriṇaḥ |

mahiṣāḥ śṛṅgiṇo raudrā na te druhyantu putraka || 2.25.19 ||

Translation

My child, may mighty elephants, lions with fearsome fangs, tigers, bears, and fierce horned buffaloes not do you any harm.

Context

May the mighty elephants, lions with pointed incisors, tigers, bears and fierce, wild, horned buffaloes, do you no harm, O my dear son!

Characters & Entities

• Elephants
• Lions
• Tigers
• Bears
• Wild buffaloes

FAQs

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

Dharma includes safeguarding life while pursuing duty: the blessing seeks a non-hostile environment so righteous action can continue without needless violence.

What is the narrative situation?

The benediction culminates in protection from large wild animals that could endanger a forest-dweller.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composed bravery: Rāma is expected to face wilderness dangers without losing restraint, remaining anchored in truth and duty.