Shloka 2.52.31

गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम् (Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs)

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा तु राजानं मातरं च सुमन्त्र मे।अन्याश्च देवीस्सहिताः कैकेयीं च पुनः पुनः।।2.52.30।।आरोग्यं ब्रूहि कौशल्यामथ पादाभिवन्दनम्।सीताया मम चाऽऽर्यस्य वचनाल्लक्ष्मणस्य च।।2.52.31।।

Transliteration

ārogyaṃ brūhi kauśalyām atha pādābhivandanam | sītāyā mama cāryasya vacanāl lakṣmaṇasya ca || 2.52.31 ||

Translation

Tell Kauśalyā of our well-being; and, at the word of Sītā, of me, and of noble Lakṣmaṇa, convey our salutations at her feet.

Context

Having said this to the king, O Sumantra tell my mother, the other queens including Kaikeyi again and again about my wellbeing and the wellbeing of Lakshmana and Sita. Convey our respectful salutations at the feet of mother Kausalya.

Characters & Entities

• Kauśalyā
• Sītā
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sumantra

FAQs

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

Dharma is filial reverence: even in exile, one remains devoted to the mother through respectful remembrance and formal salutations.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma sends reassurance and respectful greetings to Kauśalyā through Sumantra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and humility—honouring elders as a continuing duty.