Shloka 2.64.71

शब्दवेध्य-अनर्थः, ऋषिशापः, दशरथस्य प्राणत्यागः (The Sound-Target Tragedy, the Sage’s Curse, and Dasaratha’s Death)

Devanagari script

सदृशं शारदस्येन्दोः पुल्लस्य कमलस्य च।सुगन्धि मम नाथस्य धन्या द्रक्ष्यन्ति तन्मुखम्।।।।

Transliteration

sadṛśaṃ śāradasyendoḥ pullasya kamalasya ca | sugandhi mama nāthasya dhanyā drakṣyanti tanmukham ||

Translation

Blessed are those who will behold the fragrant face of my lord—like the autumn moon and like a fully-bloomed lotus.

Context

Fortunate indeed are the men who will behold my son's fragrant countenance camparable to the autmnal Moon and the full-blown lotus.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Kausalyā
• Autumn moon
• Lotus

FAQs

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

It reflects how dharmic excellence becomes ‘auspicious’ for society—Rama’s very presence is imagined as purifying and life-sustaining.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha continues praising Rama’s qualities while grieving that he himself will not see him again.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gentleness and purity—Rama is compared to cooling, beneficent natural symbols (moon, lotus).