Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 63
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
एष मे प्रथमः कल्पो यदम्बा मे यवीयसी।भरतारक्षितं स्फीतं पुत्रराज्यमवाप्नुयात्।।2.52.63।।
eṣa me prathamaḥ kalpo yad ambā me yavīyasī |
bharatārakṣitaṃ sphītaṃ putrarājyam avāpnuyāt || 2.52.63 ||
यह मेरा प्रथम संकल्प है कि मेरी छोटी माता अपने पुत्र का समृद्ध राज्य प्राप्त करे, जो भरत द्वारा सुरक्षित और सुशासित हो।
My prime resolve is that my younger mother should enjoy this prosperous and vast kingdom ruled by her son Bharata.
FAQs
Dharma of relinquishment and social peace: Rāma prioritizes harmony and rightful succession as arranged, aiming to prevent civil strife.
Rāma explains his intent that Bharata should rule and that Kaikeyī should receive the benefit of her son’s kingship.
Tyāga (renunciation) and magnanimity—Rāma frames the kingdom’s prosperity as a goal for others, not himself.