Shloka 2.62.4

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

Devanagari script

तस्य चिन्तयमानस्य प्रत्याभात्कर्म दुष्कृतम्।यदनेन कृतं पूर्वमज्ञानाच्छब्दवेधिना।।।।

Transliteration

evaṃ hi kathayantyās tu kausalyāyāḥ śubhaṃ vacaḥ | manda-raśmir abhūt sūryo rajanī cābhyavartata ||

Translation

As Kausalyā spoke these gentle and auspicious words, the sun’s rays grew faint, and night came on.

Context

While he was thus reflecting on a sinful act he had inadvertently comitted long ago, the act of discharging an arrow that could hit its target following the sound, flashed in his mind.

Characters & Entities

• Kausalyā
• Sūrya (Sun)
• Rajanī (Night)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained through compassionate speech; the verse frames consolation as an auspicious act that supports moral endurance.

What is the narrative situation?

The scene transitions toward night as Kausalyā continues speaking to comfort Daśaratha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gentleness in counsel—speech used for healing rather than blame.