Shloka 2.62.14

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

Devanagari script

जानामि धर्मं धर्मज्ञ त्वां जाने सत्यवादिनम्।पुत्रशोकार्तया तत्तु मया किमपि भाषितम्।।।।

Transliteration

jānāmi dharmaṃ dharmajña tvāṃ jāne satyavādinam | putra-śokārtayā tat tu mayā kim api bhāṣitam || 2.62.14 ||

Translation

I know dharma, O knower of dharma, and I know you to be a speaker of truth. Yet, stricken by grief for my son, I uttered something improper.

Context

O righteous one! I know the path of dharma. I also know that you are a truthful. Afflicted with grief on account of my son, I spoke somewhat harshly.

Characters & Entities

• Kausalya
• Dasharatha
• Rama
• Dharma
• Satya (truth)

FAQs

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

It teaches accountability in speech: even when grief overwhelms, one should return to dharma by acknowledging wrongdoing and honoring truth (satya) in the other.

What is the narrative situation?

Kausalya retracts her earlier harshness, affirming Dasharatha’s truthfulness and admitting her words arose from sorrow for Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kausalya’s honesty and repentance are emphasized; Dasharatha’s satya (truthfulness) is explicitly praised.