Shloka 2.95.1

मन्दाकिनीनदीदर्शनम् (The Vision of the Mandākinī at Citrakūṭa)

Devanagari script

अथ शैलाद्विनिष्क्रम्य मैथिलीं कोसलेश्वरः।अदर्शयच्छुभजलां रम्यां मन्दाकिनीं नदीम्।।।।

Transliteration

atha śailādviniṣkramya maithilīṃ kosaleśvaraḥ | adarśayacchubhajalāṃ ramyāṃ mandākinīṃ nadīm ||

Translation

Then, descending from the mountain, the Lord of Kosala showed Maithilī the lovely river Mandākinī, whose waters are auspicious and pure.

Context

Then Rama, the lord of Kosala, descended from the mountain and showed Sita the charming river Mandakini of sacred waters.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita
• Mandakini River
• Chitrakuta Mountain

FAQs

Why is Rama referred to as 'Kosalesvara' in the forest?

The epithet 'Kosalesvara' (Lord of Kosala) reaffirms Rama's inherent sovereignty and royal status, emphasizing that his dignity remains intact even while living as an ascetic in exile.

What is the significance of the river Mandakini in this context?

The Mandakini river at Chitrakuta serves as a setting of serene beauty and purity, providing solace and a picturesque environment for Rama and Sita during their forest stay.