Shloka 2.25.28

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

Devanagari script

घृतं श्वेतानि माल्यानि समिधश्श्वेतसर्षपान्।उपसम्पादयामास कौशल्या परमाङ्गना।।2.25.28।।

Transliteration

ghṛtaṃ śvetāni mālyāni samidhaḥ śvetasarṣapān | upasampādayāmāsa kauśalyā paramāṅganā || 2.25.28 ||

Translation

Noble Kausalya procured ghee, garlands of white flowers, sacred fuel-sticks, and white mustard seeds for the rite.

Context

Noble Kausalya procured clarified butter, garlands of white flowers, sacred fuel, and grains of white mustard seed (for oblations to the gods).

Characters & Entities

• Kausalya
• ghee (ghṛta)
• white garlands (śveta-mālya)
• sacrificial fuel (samidh)
• white mustard seeds (śveta-sarṣapa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is practical and disciplined: right intention is paired with proper preparation and correct means, showing care in sacred responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration lists the ritual materials Kausalya gathers to complete protective offerings for Rama before his forest life.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Diligence and devotion—Kausalya’s love expresses itself through meticulous, dharma-aligned action.