Shloka 2.44.24

सुमित्रोपदेशः — Sumitra’s Consolation to Kausalya

Devanagari script

मा शोको देवि दुःखं वा न रामे दृश्यतेऽशिवम्।क्षिप्रं द्रक्ष्यसि पुत्रं त्वं ससीतं सहलक्ष्मणम्।।।।

Transliteration

mā śoko devi duḥkhaṃ vā na rāme dṛśyate 'śivam | kṣipraṃ drakṣyasi putraṃ tvaṃ sasītaṃ saha-lakṣmaṇam ||

Translation

Do not grieve, O Devi, nor sink into sorrow—nothing inauspicious is seen in Rama. Soon you will see your son again, with Sita and with Lakshmana.

Context

Desist from grief or tear for Rama, O Devi! nothing inauspicious will happen to him you will soon see your son along with Sita and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita
• Lakshmana
• Kausalya

FAQs

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

Dharma generates auspicious outcomes: the righteous may face trials, but their path is not ‘aśiva’—it is safeguarded by truth and right conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Final reassurance to Kausalya: Rama’s exile will not bring disaster, and reunion with Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana is promised.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Confidence rooted in righteousness—faith that Rama’s dharmic nature prevents inauspicious downfall.