Shloka 2.58.17

अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 58) — Daśaratha Questions Sumantra; Messages from the Forest Threshold

Devanagari script

माता च मम कौसल्या कुशलं चाभिवादनम्।अप्रमादं च वक्तव्या ब्रूयाश्चैनामिदं वचः।।।।

Transliteration

sarvam antaḥpuraṁ vācyaṁ sūta madvacanāt tvayā |

ārogyaṁ aviśeṣeṇa yathārhaṁ cābhivādanam ||

Translation

O charioteer, convey on my behalf to the entire inner household—without distinction—my enquiry after their health, and my salutations befitting each one’s rank.

Context

'Convey my mother carefully my saluations and my wellbeing and tell her:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sūta (charioteer)
• Antaḥpura (royal inner household)

FAQs

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

Dharma as impartial benevolence and proper respect: Rāma remembers all members of the household without bias, while still observing appropriate social forms (yathārham).

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma instructs the charioteer to carry greetings and health enquiries to the palace household.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s courtesy, empathy, and adherence to maryādā (propriety) are emphasized.