Shloka 2.43.14

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

Devanagari script

प्रविशन्तौ कदाऽयोध्यां द्रक्ष्यामि शुभकुण्डलौ।उदग्रायुधनिस्त्रिंशौ सश्रृङ्गाविव पर्वतौ।।।।

Transliteration

praviśantau kadāyodhyāṃ drakṣyāmi śubhakuṇḍalau | udagrāyudhanistriṃśau saśṛṅgāv iva parvatau ||

Translation

When shall I see the two of them entering Ayodhyā—wearing auspicious earrings, their weapons and swords held high—like two mountains with lofty peaks?

Context

When shall I see both of them wearing auspicious ear-rings and holding poweful weapons (bows) and swords high, like two mountain peaks?

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• weapons (āyudha)
• sword (nistriṃśa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is linked to protection: righteous princes are envisioned as steady, elevated guardians—symbolized by mountain imagery—who uphold order and safety.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalyā longs for a visual confirmation of her sons’ return, imagining their martial splendor as they enter the capital.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and readiness to defend (kṣātra-vīrya), presented as dignified strength rather than aggression.