Shloka 2.42.29

द्विचत्वारिंशः सर्गः — दशरथस्य शोक-विलापः तथा कौशल्यागृह-प्रवेशः (Dasaratha’s Lament and Return to Kausalya’s Apartments)

Devanagari script

ततस्तस्य प्रविष्टस्य कौशल्याया निवेशनम्।अधिरुह्यापि शयनं बभूव लुलितं मनः।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tasya praviṣṭasya kauśalyāyā niveśanam |

adhiruhyāpi śayanaṃ babhūva lulitaṃ manaḥ ||

Translation

After he entered Kausalyā’s residence, even upon mounting the couch, his mind remained shaken and tossed about.

Context

His mind tossed restlessly although he entered Kausalya's palace and climbed into the couch.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Kausalyā

FAQs

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

Inner unrest follows ethical rupture: when dharma is compromised, external comforts cannot steady the mind—peace depends on righteousness and truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha is brought to Kausalyā’s quarters, but his grief is so intense that rest is impossible.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse emphasizes the seriousness of moral consequence—Daśaratha’s conscience and sorrow manifest as inability to find repose.