कौशल्यारामसंवादः
Kausalya–Rama Dialogue on Exile-Dharma
एवं कालं प्रतीक्षस्व ममागमनकाङ्क्षिणी।नियता नियताहारा भर्तृशुश्रूषणे रता।।2.24.29।।
evaṃ kālaṃ pratīkṣasva mamāgamanakāṅkṣiṇī |
niyatā niyatāhārā bhartṛśuśrūṣaṇe ratā || 2.24.29 ||
मेरे आगमन की आकांक्षा रखकर इसी प्रकार समय की प्रतीक्षा करो—संयमित रहो, आहार में मर्यादा रखो और पति-सेवा में तत्पर रहो।
How will Rama live on roots and fruits in the forest hereafter when his servants and attendants enjoy delicious food (here)?
Dharma is endurance with discipline: maintaining self-restraint, regulated living, and faithful care of family duties during separation.
Rāma counsels Kauśalyā on how to live while he is away in exile.
Steadfastness (dhṛti) and self-governance (niyama) as the proper response to sorrow and uncertainty.