Shloka 2.25.21

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

Devanagari script

आगमास्ते शिवास्सन्तु सिध्यन्तु च पराक्रमाः। सर्वसम्पत्तये राम स्वस्तिमान्गच्छ पुत्रक।।2.25.21।।

Transliteration

āgamās te śivās santu sidhyantu ca parākramāḥ | sarvasampattaye rāma svastimān gaccha putraka || 2.25.21 ||

Translation

O Rama, my child—may your routes be auspicious; may your acts of valor find success. Go in safety, and attain well-being in every way.

Context

O Rama! may your path be auspecious! May your valour be fruitful! Go safel and achieve success in everything!

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Kausalya

FAQs

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

Righteous action is supported by blessings that aim at śiva (auspicious welfare) and siddhi (successful completion) without abandoning truth-bound duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalya blesses Rama’s impending journey, wishing safety, auspicious passage, and successful fulfillment of his responsibilities in exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s courageous perseverance (parākrama) aligned with dharma, and Kausalya’s steadfast support of that dharma.