Shloka 2.59.7

एकोनषष्ठितमः सर्गः (Sarga 59): सुमन्त्रवाक्यं, अयोध्याविषादः, दाशरथिशोकसागरः

Devanagari script

गुहेन सार्धं तत्रैव स्थितोऽस्मि दिवसान्बहून्।आशया यदि मां रामः पुन श्शब्दापयेदिति।।2.59.7।।

Transliteration

iti vilapati pārthive praṇaṣṭe karuṇataraṁ dviguṇaṁ ca rāmahetoḥ | vacanam anuniśamya tasya devī bhayam agamat punar eva rāmamātā || 2.59.38 ||

Translation

As the king lamented and lost consciousness—his sorrow for Rāma growing even more pitiful and doubled—Rāma’s mother, the queen, hearing his words, was once again seized by fear.

Context

There along with Guha I waited for (three) days that Rama might call me back.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Kauśalyā (Rāma’s mother)

FAQs

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

The verse reflects dharma’s relational dimension: when righteous order is disturbed, suffering spreads through the family; compassion and responsibility for others’ wellbeing are central to dharma, not merely formal adherence to vows.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha faints after lamenting; Kauśalyā, hearing and seeing his condition, becomes fearful again—anticipating further calamity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kauśalyā’s sensitivity and concern are emphasized—her immediate fear arises from care for both Daśaratha and Rāma amid unfolding tragedy.