Shloka 2.44.25

सुमित्रोपदेशः — Sumitra’s Consolation to Kausalya

Devanagari script

त्वया शेषो जनश्चैव समाश्वास्यो यदाऽनघे।किमिदानीमिदं देवि करोषि हृदि विक्लबम्।।।।

Transliteration

tvayā śeṣo janaś caiva samāśvāsyo yadā ’naghe | kim idānīm idaṃ devi karoṣi hṛdi viklabam ||

Translation

O sinless lady, O queen—when it is for you to console all who remain, why do you now make your own heart falter in fear?

Context

O sinless lady, O queen! when you are overcome by fear, how can you consoleothers?

Characters & Entities

• Sumitrā
• Kausalyā

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadiness in adversity: one who bears responsibility for others should first stabilize one’s own mind, so that one can truly console and guide the community.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumitrā speaks to the grieving Kausalyā, urging her not to collapse inwardly, since others in the palace depend on her composure after Rāma’s departure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and leadership through self-control—emotional discipline as a prerequisite for supporting others.