Shloka 2.44.30

सुमित्रोपदेशः — Sumitra’s Consolation to Kausalya

Devanagari script

आश्वासयन्ती विविधैश्च वाक्यैर्वाक्योपचारे कुशलाऽनवद्या।रामस्य तां मातरमेवमुक्त्वादेवी सुमित्रा विरराम रामा।।।।

Transliteration

āśvāsayantī vividhaiś ca vākyair vākyopacāre kuśalā ’navadyā | rāmasya tāṃ mātaram evam uktvā devī sumitrā virarāma rāmā ||

Translation

Thus, speaking in many ways to console Rāma’s mother, Queen Sumitrā—irreproachable, skilled in the art of speech, and gentle by nature—fell silent.

Context

Irreproachable and skilful in the use of words, queen Sumitra of cheerful disposition fell silent after thus consoling Rama's mother in various ways.

Characters & Entities

• Sumitrā
• Rāma
• Kausalyā

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible speech: words used with skill, compassion, and propriety can restore moral clarity and emotional balance in times of crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator summarizes Sumitrā’s consolatory counsel and marks the close of her speech to Kausalyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sumitrā’s wisdom and verbal ethics—faultless, timely, and healing speech.