Shloka 2.44.23

सुमित्रोपदेशः — Sumitra’s Consolation to Kausalya

Devanagari script

पुनः प्रविष्टं दृष्ट्वा तमभिषिक्तं महाश्रियम्।समुत्स्रक्ष्यसि नेत्राभ्यां क्षिप्रमानन्दजं पयः।।।।

Transliteration

punaḥ praviṣṭaṃ dṛṣṭvā tam abhiṣiktaṃ mahāśriyam | samutsrakṣyasi netrābhyāṃ kṣipram ānandajaṃ payaḥ ||

Translation

When you see him enter again—consecrated and radiant with great splendor—you will soon pour from your eyes tears born of joy.

Context

Soon you will see him enthrouned shining in full glory on his return from exile whiletears of joy will flow from your eyes.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Kausalya

FAQs

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

Right order ultimately restores joy: suffering endured in dharma culminates in rightful consecration and communal well-being.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker forecasts Rama’s return from exile and his enthronement, transforming Kausalya’s sorrow into anticipated joy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s destined legitimacy—his ‘mahāśrī’ is linked to righteous rule and the fulfillment of duty.