Shloka 2.25.20

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

Devanagari script

नृमांसभोजना रौद्रा ये चान्ये सत्वजातयः।मा च त्वां हिंसिषुः पुत्र मया संपूजितास्त्विह।।2.25.20।।

Transliteration

nṛmāṃsabhojanā raudrā ye cānye satvajātayaḥ | mā ca tvāṃ hiṃsiṣuḥ putra mayā saṃpūjitās tv iha || 2.25.20 ||

Translation

May the terrifying man-eaters—and all other fierce kinds of creatures—whom I have worshipped here, not harm you, my child.

Context

May the ferocious breed of cernivores I worship not harm you, O my child!

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Kausalya
• nṛmāṃsabhojinaḥ (man-eaters/rākṣasa-like threats)
• satvajātayaḥ (fierce creatures)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes protective responsibility and compassion: a mother (and society) seeks the safety of the righteous, while the righteous proceeds without malice even amid danger.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rama leaves for the forest, Kausalya performs worship and speaks protective wishes so that dangerous beings in the wilderness do not harm him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kausalya’s caring devotion and dutiful guardianship expressed through prayer and ritual support.