Shloka 2.43.11

कौशल्याविलापः — Kausalya’s Lament and the Vision of Rama’s Return

Devanagari script

कदा प्रेक्ष्य नरव्याघ्रावरण्यात्पुनरागतौ।नन्दिष्यति पुरी हृष्टा समुद्र इव पर्वणि।।।।

Transliteration

kadā prekṣya naravyāghrāv araṇyāt punarāgatau | nandiṣyati purī hṛṣṭā samudra iva parvaṇi ||

Translation

When will the city, delighted, rejoice on seeing those tiger-like men returned from the forest—swelling with joy like the sea on the full-moon tide?

Context

When will, like the swelling sea on a full Moon day, the city hail the return of Rama and Lakshmana, the best among men?

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• araṇya (forest)
• samudra (ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as restorative: the return of dhārmic protectors heals the community, just as natural rhythms (tide/full moon) symbolize renewal and right order.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalyā continues her lamenting hope, picturing the moment Ayodhyā will behold Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa returning from exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The virtue of protective heroism (vīrya) attributed to the brothers, and Kausalyā’s unwavering maternal devotion.