Shloka 2.25.27

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

Devanagari script

ज्वलनं समुपादाय ब्राह्मणेन महात्मना।हावयामास विधिना राममङ्गलकारणात्।।2.25.27।।

Transliteration

jvalanaṃ samupādāya brāhmaṇena mahātmanā | hāvayāmāsa vidhinā rāmamaṅgalakāraṇāt || 2.25.27 ||

Translation

Having duly arranged the sacred fire through a noble, great-souled brahmin, she caused oblations to be offered according to rule, for the auspicious welfare of Rama.

Context

After collecting the sacred fire through great brahmins she duly offered oblations to the gods for the welfare of Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Kausalya
• Rama
• sacred fire (jvalana/agni)
• brahmin priest (brāhmaṇa)
• homa/oblations

FAQs

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

Dharma values doing sacred duties correctly (vidhi): careful ritual action is presented as a legitimate support for righteous living and protection.

What is the narrative situation?

The text describes Kausalya arranging a homa (fire-offering) via a priest to secure Rama’s auspicious welfare before exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible piety—Kausalya does not merely grieve; she acts through sanctioned dharmic means for Rama’s good.