Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 25, Shloka 43
कौशल्याया मङ्गलविधानम्
Kausalya’s Benedictions and Protective Rites for Rama
भद्रासनगतं राम वनवासादिहागतम्।द्रक्ष्यामि च पुनस्त्वां तु तीर्णवन्तं पितुर्वचः।।2.25.43।।
bhadrāsanagataṃ rāma vanavāsād ihāgatam | drakṣyāmi ca punas tvāṃ tu tīrṇavantaṃ pitur vacaḥ || 2.25.43 ||
हे राम! वनवास से यहाँ लौटे हुए, पिता की आज्ञा को पूर्ण कर चुके तुम्हें मैं फिर देखूँगी—तुम शुभ सिंहासन पर विराजमान होगे।
After you have fulfilled your father's words and returned from your exile I shall behold you seated on the throne, O Rama!
FAQs
Satya and filial dharma: honoring the father’s word is treated as a sacred obligation; rightful rule follows fulfilled duty.
Kausalyā envisions Rāma completing the exile vow and returning to assume the throne.
Rāma’s truthfulness and obedience—commitment to the pledged command despite personal loss.