Shloka 2.4.4

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

प्रतिगृह्य स तद्वाक्यं सूतः पुनरुपाययौ।रामस्य भवनं शीघ्रं राममानयितुं पुनः।।2.4.4।।

Transliteration

vatsa rāma ciraṃ jīva hatās te paripanthinaḥ | jñātīn me tvaṃ śriyā yuktaḥ sumitrāyāś ca nandaya || 2.4.39 ||

Translation

“My child, Rama—live long; may your foes be destroyed. Endowed with royal prosperity, bring joy to my kinsfolk and to Sumitrā’s as well.”

Context

In obedience to the command of the king charioteer Sumantra set out speedily to the palace of Rama to fetch him back once again.

Characters & Entities

• Kausalya
• Rama
• Sumitra

FAQs

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

A ruler’s dharma includes protecting society from hostile forces and fostering the welfare and happiness of all family lines and dependents.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalya, overwhelmed with joy, blesses Rama as he is about to be installed, wishing him long life and successful rule.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Benevolent kingship (rāja-dharma) and familial harmony across the royal household.