Shloka 2.44.7

सुमित्रोपदेशः — Sumitra’s Consolation to Kausalya

Devanagari script

कीर्तिभूतां पताकां यो लोके भ्रमयति प्रभुः।धर्मसत्यव्रतधनः किं न प्राप्तस्तवात्मजः।।।।

Transliteration

kīrtibhūtāṃ patākāṃ yo loke bhramayati prabhuḥ |

dharmasatyavratadhanaḥ kiṃ na prāptas tavātmajaḥ ||

Translation

Your capable son, whose true wealth is righteousness, truth, and steadfast vows, makes the banner of fame wave throughout the world—what indeed has such a son not attained?

Context

Your all-competent son who considers righteousness and truth as wealth, is waving the flag of fame in this world. What is that which your son did not gain ?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

True wealth is ethical integrity: dharma, satya, and faithful observance of vows are presented as higher than material gain.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantrā consoles/assures Daśaratha by praising Rāma’s moral stature and worldwide renown even amid exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s truthfulness and vow-keeping (satya-vrata) as the foundation of his greatness.