Shloka 2.43.13

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

Devanagari script

कदा प्राणिसहस्राणि राजमार्गे ममात्मजौ।लाजैरवकिरिष्यन्ति प्रविशन्तावरिन्दमौ।।।।

Transliteration

kadā prāṇisahasrāṇi rājamārge mamātmajau | lājair avakiriṣyanti praviśantāv arindamau ||

Translation

When will thousands of people on the royal highway shower parched grain as my two sons—subduers of enemies—enter the city?

Context

When will the people in their thousands shower the parched grain on the highway when my sons (Rama and Lakshmana), subduers of enemies, enter the city?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Ayodhyā (implied)
• rājamārga (royal road)
• lāja (parched grain)

FAQs

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

It reflects the dhārmic bond between ruler and people: the populace expresses auspicious welcome to righteous protectors through traditional celebratory rites.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalyā continues to picture the homecoming scene—crowds lining the royal road and performing a customary showering of auspicious grain.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The brothers’ valor and protective capacity (arindama), paired with the people’s gratitude and loyalty toward dhārmic leadership.