Shloka 2.25.35

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

Devanagari script

त्रीन्विक्रमान्प्रक्रमतो विष्णोरमिततेजसः।यदासीन्मङ्गलं राम तत्ते भवतु मङ्गलम्।।2.25.35।।

Transliteration

trīn vikramān prakramato viṣṇor amitatejasaḥ |

yad āsīn maṅgalaṃ rāma tat te bhavatu maṅgalam ||2.25.35||

Translation

O Rāma, may the auspicious glory that belonged to Viṣṇu of immeasurable radiance when he strode forth in three mighty steps be yours.

Context

O Rama! by occupying three footsteps of space, highly lustrous Visnu owned the three worlds and obtained glory. May you obtain similar auspiciousness!

Characters & Entities

• Kauśalyā
• Rāma
• Viṣṇu
• Three strides (Trivikrama motif)

FAQs

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

Dharma is associated with rightful sovereignty and protection: the Trivikrama paradigm symbolizes establishing order without falsehood, and that auspicious authority is invoked for Rāma.

What is the narrative situation?

Kauśalyā blesses Rāma by invoking Viṣṇu’s archetypal act of cosmic ordering through the three strides.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Majesty restrained by righteousness—great power is framed as legitimate when it serves order and truth.