Shloka 2.62.7

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

Devanagari script

प्रसादये त्वां कौसल्ये रचितोऽयं मयाऽञ्जलिः।वत्सला चानृशंसा च त्वं हि नित्यं परेष्वपि।।।।

Transliteration

prasādaye tvāṃ kauśalye racito ’yaṃ mayā ’ñjaliḥ |

vatsalā cānṛśaṃsā ca tvaṃ hi nityaṃ pareṣv api ||

Translation

O Kausalyā, I beg you—this folded gesture is made by me for your grace. You are ever affectionate and compassionate, never harsh, even toward those who oppose you.

Context

O Kausalya! I entreat you with folded palms. Be merciful. Forever affectionate, you are not cruel even towards your enemies.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Kausalyā

FAQs

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

Dharma is aligned with kṣamā (forgiveness) and dayā (compassion): Daśaratha appeals to Kausalyā’s consistent gentleness as the ethical strength needed in crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha pleads with Kausalyā to soften her response to the unfolding tragedy, hoping her compassion will steady the household amid Rāma’s exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kausalyā’s compassion and non-cruelty, portrayed as steadfast even toward adversaries.