Valmiki Ramayana 2.4.38: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 4, Shloka 38
अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः · Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision
एतच्छ्रुत्वा तु कौशल्या चिरकालाभिकाङ्क्षितम् ।
हर्षबाष्पकलं वाक्यमिदं राममभाषत ॥३८॥
etac chrutvā tu kauśalyā cirakālābhikāṅkṣitam |
harṣa-bāṣpa-kalaṃ vākyam idaṃ rāmam abhāṣata ||38||
यह सुन के कौसल्या बहुत खुश हो गई। उन्होंने बहुत दिन से यह इंतज़ार किया था। आँखों में आंसू थे, फिर भी मुस्कुरा के राम से बोली।
Hearing this long cherished tiding (relating to installation) Kausalya spoke to Rama in sweet but indistinct words due to tears of joy.
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Dharma is honored when rightful succession and virtue are recognized; Kausalya’s joy reflects approval of a righteous outcome.
Kausalya hears of Rama’s impending installation and responds emotionally, speaking through tears of happiness.
Maternal devotion and heartfelt blessing rooted in dharmic hope.
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