Shloka 2.62.11

अयोध्याकाण्डे द्विषष्टितमः सर्गः — Kausalyā consoles Daśaratha; grief, remorse, and nightfall

Devanagari script

सा मूर्ध्निबध्वा रुदती राज्ञः पद्ममिवाञ्जलिम्।सम्भ्रमादब्रवीत् त्रस्ता त्वरमाणाक्षरं वचः।।।।

Transliteration

sā mūrdhni badhvā rudatī rājñaḥ padmam ivāñjalim | sambhramād abravīt trastā tvaramāṇākṣaraṃ vacaḥ || 2.62.11 ||

Translation

Weeping, she lifted the king’s folded palms—like a lotus—up to her head; frightened and overwhelmed, she spoke in hurried, stumbling syllables.

Context

Frightened Kausalya, weeping and raising her palms folded like lotus on to her head, and charged with emotions said with stumbling syllables:

Characters & Entities

• Kausalya
• Dasharatha

FAQs

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

Dharma includes humility and repentance: when one recognizes excess in speech or action, one seeks reconciliation with respectful submission.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalya’s anger breaks; she becomes frightened and emotional, and begins to plead with Dasharatha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kausalya’s humility and readiness to reconcile are emphasized.