Shloka 2.25.31

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तस्मै द्विजेन्द्राय राममाता यशस्विनी।दक्षिणां प्रददौ काम्यां राघवं चेदमब्रवीत्।।2.25.31।।

Transliteration

tatas tasmai dvijendrāya rāmamātā yaśasvinī |

dakṣiṇāṃ pradadau kāmyāṃ rāghavaṃ cedam abravīt ||2.25.31||

Translation

Then the illustrious mother of Rāma bestowed upon that foremost brahmin the desired dakṣiṇā, and spoke these words to Rāghava.

Context

The illustrious Kausalya, mother of Rama gave abundant gifts to the best of the brahmins and thereafter said to him:

Characters & Entities

• Kauśalyā
• Rāma
• Dvijendra (chief brahmin)
• Dakṣiṇā (ritual gift)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes gratitude and proper completion of sacred acts: giving dakṣiṇā honors learning and ritual service, sustaining the moral economy of society.

What is the narrative situation?

After arranging protective rites, Kauśalyā completes the ritual sequence by gifting the officiant and then begins her benedictions to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Generosity joined to propriety—dāna performed as a duty, not as display.