Shloka 2.25.36

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

Devanagari script

ऋतवस्सागरा द्वीपा वेदा लोका दिशश्च ते।मङ्गलानि महाबाहो दिशन्तु शुभमङ्गलाः।।2.25.36।।

Transliteration

ṛtavaḥ sāgarā dvīpā vedā lokā diśaś ca te |

maṅgalāni mahābāho diśantu śubhamaṅgalāḥ ||2.25.36||

Translation

O mighty-armed one, may the seasons, the oceans, the islands, the Vedas, the worlds, and the quarters of space bestow upon you auspicious blessings.

Context

O mighty-armed Rama! may the auspicious and prosperous seasons, seas, islands. the Vedas, the worlds and the quarters bless you!

Characters & Entities

• Kauśalyā
• Rāma
• Ṛtavaḥ (seasons)
• Sāgara (oceans)
• Dvīpa (islands/continents)
• Veda
• Loka (worlds)
• Diś (directions)

FAQs

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

Dharma is harmony with the moral-cosmic order: blessings are invoked from nature, scripture, and space itself, implying that one who stands in truth and righteousness is supported by the whole order of things.

What is the narrative situation?

Kauśalyā broadens her benediction from specific myths to the entire cosmos, praying that all realms and directions favor Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Universality of goodwill—blessing is not narrow or partisan but imagines support from all dimensions of existence.