Shloka 2.44.21

सुमित्रोपदेशः — Sumitra’s Consolation to Kausalya

Devanagari script

निवृत्तवनवासं तं द्रष्टासि पुनरागतम्।जहिशोकं च मोहं च देवि सत्यं ब्रवीमि ते।।।।

Transliteration

nivṛtta-vanavāsaṃ taṃ draṣṭāsi punarāgatam | jahi śokaṃ ca mohaṃ ca devi satyaṃ bravīmi te ||

Translation

O Devī, you will see him returned when his forest-dwelling is complete. Abandon grief and delusion—I speak the truth to you.

Context

I tell you the truth, Kausalya, that you will see Rama's return when the period of exile is complete. Hence give up your sorrow and delusion.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Kausalya

FAQs

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

Satya (truth) as moral support: truthful reassurance and clarity are presented as remedies for grief and भ्रम (delusion).

What is the narrative situation?

An elder assures Kausalya that exile has an end and that Rama will return, urging her to relinquish despair.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya-vākya (truth-speaking) and compassionate counsel—comfort grounded in truth rather than mere sentiment.