Shloka 2.4.29

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

प्रविश्य चात्मनो वेश्मराज्ञोद्दिष्टेऽभिषेचने।तत्क्षणेन विनिर्गम्य मातुरन्तपुरं ययौ।।2.4.29।।

Transliteration

praviśya cātmano veśma rājñoddiṣṭe ’bhiṣecane | tatkṣaṇena vinirgamya mātur antaḥpuraṃ yayau || 2.4.29 ||

Translation

With the king having fixed the consecration, Rāma entered his own residence; but at once, he came out again and went to his mother’s inner apartments.

Context

With the installation fixed by the king, Rama went into his residence but left immediately to see his mother in her inner apartment.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Kauśalyā
• antaḥpura (inner apartments)

FAQs

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

Dharma as gratitude and proper familial acknowledgment: before public honor, Rāma seeks his mother, reflecting reverence toward those who nurtured him.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma briefly enters his residence and immediately proceeds to Kauśalyā in the women’s quarters.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Thoughtfulness and reverence—Rāma prioritizes honoring his mother at a pivotal moment.