Shloka 2.44.14

सुमित्रोपदेशः — Sumitra’s Consolation to Kausalya

Devanagari script

या श्री श्शौर्यं च रामस्य या च कल्याणसत्वता।निवृत्तारण्यवास स्स क्षिप्रं राज्यमवाप्स्यति।।।।

Transliteration

yā śrīḥ śauryaṃ ca rāmasya yā ca kalyāṇasatvatā | nivṛttāraṇyavāsaḥ sa kṣipraṃ rājyam avāpsyati ||

Translation

With Rāma’s splendour, valour, and auspicious inner strength, when his forest-dwelling ends he will swiftly attain the kingdom.

Context

On return from his sojourn in the forest, Rama, endowed with splendour, valour and a strength that brings well-being will quickly regain his kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• kingdom (rājya)
• forest-dwelling (araṇyavāsa)

FAQs

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

Dharma ultimately restores rightful order: virtue and truthfulness may be tested, but they lead back to legitimate authority and welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumitrā comforts Kausalyā by predicting Rāma’s return and reinstatement after the exile period.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s kalyāṇa-satva—beneficial moral strength that sustains him and ensures rightful success.