Shloka 2.57.28

सप्तपञ्चाशः सर्गः — Sumantra’s Return to Ayodhya and the Palace’s Lament

Devanagari script

सुमित्रया तु सहिता कौसल्या पतितं पतिम्।उत्थापयामास तदा वचनं चेदमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

sumitrayā tu sahitā kausalyā patitaṃ patim | utthāpayāmāsa tadā vacanaṃ cedam abravīt ||

Translation

Then Kausalya, supported by Sumitra, lifted up her husband who had fallen, and spoke these words.

Context

Having seen her husband collapsed on the ground, Kausalya assisted by Sumitra lifted him up and said to him thus:

Characters & Entities

• Kausalya
• Sumitra
• Dasharatha

FAQs

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

Gṛhastha-dharma and compassion: in crisis, Kausalya and Sumitra respond with care and support rather than accusation.

What is the narrative situation?

After Dasharatha faints, Kausalya and Sumitra physically support him and Kausalya begins to address him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kausalya’s steadfastness and Sumitra’s supportive solidarity in a moment of royal disaster.