Shloka 2.52.63

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

Devanagari script

एष मे प्रथमः कल्पो यदम्बा मे यवीयसी।भरतारक्षितं स्फीतं पुत्रराज्यमवाप्नुयात्।।2.52.63।।

Transliteration

eṣa me prathamaḥ kalpo yad ambā me yavīyasī |

bharatārakṣitaṃ sphītaṃ putrarājyam avāpnuyāt || 2.52.63 ||

Translation

This is my first resolve: that my younger mother should attain her son’s flourishing kingdom, protected and administered by Bharata.

Context

My prime resolve is that my younger mother should enjoy this prosperous and vast kingdom ruled by her son Bharata.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Kaikeyī (younger mother, implied)
• kingdom (rājya)

FAQs

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

Dharma of relinquishment and social peace: Rāma prioritizes harmony and rightful succession as arranged, aiming to prevent civil strife.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma explains his intent that Bharata should rule and that Kaikeyī should receive the benefit of her son’s kingship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tyāga (renunciation) and magnanimity—Rāma frames the kingdom’s prosperity as a goal for others, not himself.