Shloka 2.25.41

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

Devanagari script

अरोगं सर्वसिद्धार्थमयोध्यां पुनरागतम्।पश्यामि त्वां सुखं वत्स सुस्थितं राजवर्त्मनि।।2.25.41।।

Transliteration

arogaṃ sarvasiddhārtham ayodhyāṃ punarāgatam | paśyāmi tvāṃ sukhaṃ vatsa susthitaṃ rājavartmani || 2.25.41 ||

Translation

O my dear child, may I see you return again to Ayodhyā—healthy, having achieved every purpose—happy and firmly established on the royal path.

Context

O my son! I shall be happy to behold you back in Ayodhya in sound healthsuccessful in your objectives and firmly established in the kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Kausalyā
• Rāma
• Ayodhyā
• royal path (rājavartman)

FAQs

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

Dharma culminates in rightful stability: after fulfilling duty, one returns to restore order and serve the kingdom in truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalyā voices her hope that Rāma will complete the exile-obligation and return to assume his rightful royal role.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Confidence in Rāma’s steadfastness—faith that he will fulfill obligations and re-establish righteous rule.