Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 25, Shloka 40
कौशल्याया मङ्गलविधानम्
Kausalya’s Benedictions and Protective Rites for Rama
आनम्य मूर्ध्नि चाघ्राय परिष्वज्य यशस्विनी।अवदत्पुत्र सिद्धार्थो गच्छ राम यथासुखम्।।2.25.40।।
ānamya mūrdhni cāghrāya pariṣvajya yaśasvinī | avadat putra siddhārtho gaccha rāma yathāsukham || 2.25.40 ||
यशस्विनी रानी ने उसे झुकाकर उसके मस्तक को सूँघा, आलिंगन किया और बोली—“पुत्र! हे राम! सिद्धार्थ होकर, सुखपूर्वक जाओ।”
Illustrious Kausalya embraced Rama, bending his head down and smelt his forehead. And then said O Rama! go in peace and come back after accomplishing the objective.
FAQs
Blessing without possession: love expresses itself as a prayer for the other’s righteous success, even when separation is painful.
In the farewell moment, Kausalyā physically embraces Rāma and offers a final benediction for his exile.
Tenderness joined with renunciation—letting Rāma follow dharma while still offering protection through love and words.