Shloka 2.4.41

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

अमोघं बत मे क्षान्तं पुरुषे पुष्करेक्षणे।

येयमिक्ष्वाकुराज्यश्रीः पुत्र त्वां संश्रयिष्यति।।2.4.41।।

Transliteration

amoghaṃ bata me kṣāntaṃ puruṣe puṣkarekṣaṇe | yeyam ikṣvāku-rājya-śrīḥ putra tvāṃ saṃśrayiṣyati || 2.4.41 ||

Translation

“Ah, my endurance in devotion to the lotus-eyed Lord has not been in vain, my son—for the royal fortune of the Ikṣvāku line will now rest upon you.”

Context

O my son! my devotion to the lotus-eyed Visnu, enduring the pain (of observance of vows and fasting) have not gone in vain.The royal fortune of the Ikshvakus will pass on to you. What a joy!

Characters & Entities

• Kausalya
• Rama
• Puruṣa (Vishnu)
• Ikshvaku dynasty

FAQs

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

Faith and perseverance aligned with dharma bear fruit; rightful authority is seen as a trust supported by devotion and moral worth.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalya interprets Rama’s impending coronation as the fulfillment of her long religious endurance and hope.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast devotion (bhakti) and patient endurance (kṣānti) oriented toward righteous outcomes.