Ram matu dukhu sukhu sam jani

Chaupai 4, Under Doha 309 · Ayodhya Kand

Chaupai Text

राम मातु दुखु सुखु सम जानी। कहि गुन राम प्रबोधीं रानी॥ एक कहहिं रघुबीर बड़ाई। एक सराहत भरत भलाई॥ ४ ॥

Transliteration (IAST)

rāma mātu dukhu sukhu sama jānī। kahi guna rāma prabodhīṃ rānī॥ eka kahahiṃ raghubīra baṛāī। eka sarāhata bharata bhalāī॥ 4 ॥

Meaning

Rama's mother, taking sorrow and joy as equal, comforted the other queens by speaking of Rama's virtues. Some speak of the greatness of Rama, while others praise Bharata's goodness.

Context

This is Chaupai 4, Under Doha 309 from Ayodhya Kand, in the episode “Ram and Bharata Discuss Duty”. The episode describes Rama instructing Bharata on filial obedience, righteous kingship, and devoted service.

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