Valmiki Ramayana 2.15.41 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 41

अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम्

Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission

Devanagari script

स वाजियुक्तेन रथेन सारथिःनराकुलं राजकुलं विराजयन्।वरूथिना रामगृहाभिपातिना पुरस्य सर्वस्य मनांसि हर्षयन्।।2.15.41।।

Transliteration

sa vājiyuktena rathena sārathiḥ

narākulaṃ rājakulaṃ virājayan |

varūthinā rāmagṛhābhipātinā

purasya sarvasya manāṃsi harṣayan || 2.15.41 ||

Translation

সেই সারথি অশ্বযুক্ত, বরূথ (রক্ষাকবচ) সংবলিত এবং রামের গৃহাভিমুখী রথে আরূঢ় হয়ে, জনসমুদায়ে পূর্ণ রাজকুল-প্রাঙ্গণকে শোভিত করতে করতে অগ্রসর হল; এবং সমগ্র নগরের হৃদয় আনন্দিত করল।

Word by Word

• सः: he
• सः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular); सर्वनाम (pronoun)

• वाजि-युक्तेन: with (a chariot) harnessed with horses
• वाजि-युक्तेन: Karana (करण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वाजिन् (प्रातिपदिक) + युक्त (कृदन्त; √युज् + क्त)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine/Neuter), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular); तत्पुरुष: 'वाजिभिः युक्त' (harnessed with horses)

• रथेन: by/with a chariot
• रथेन: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रथ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular)

• सारथिः: the charioteer
• सारथिः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सारथि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular)

• नर-आकुलम्: crowded with people
• नर-आकुलम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: नर (प्रातिपदिक) + आकुल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular); तत्पुरुष: 'नरैः आकुलम्' (crowded with men)

• राज-कुलम्: the royal palace
• राज-कुलम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राजन् (प्रातिपदिक) + कुल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular); तत्पुरुष: 'राज्ञः कुलम्' (royal household/palace)

• विराजयन्: making (it) shine/adorning
• विराजयन्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वि-√राज् (धातु)
• Form: शतृ-प्रत्ययान्त वर्तमान कृदन्त (Present active participle), पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; परस्मैपदी

• वरूथिना: with a protective fender/guard
• वरूथिना: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वरूथिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular)

• राम-गृह-अभिपातिना: heading toward Rama's palace
• राम-गृह-अभिपातिना: Karana (करण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: राम (प्रातिपदिक) + गृह (प्रातिपदिक) + अभिपातिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन (Singular); तत्पुरुष: 'रामस्य गृहं अभिपतति/अभिगच्छति' (going toward Rama's house)

• पुरस्य: of the city
• पुरस्य: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन (Singular)

• सर्वस्य: of all
• सर्वस्य: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसक (Masculine/Neuter), षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन (Singular)

• मनांसि: minds
• मनांसि: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मनस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), बहुवचन (Plural)

• हर्षयन्: delighting
• हर्षयन्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √हृष् (धातु) (णिच् causative: हर्षयति)
• Form: शतृ-प्रत्ययान्त वर्तमान कृदन्त (Present active participle, causative), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

Context

Mounted on a chariot, attached with a fender and driven by horses, the charioteeradvanced towards the royal palace of Rama delighting the minds of the people of the city.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Rama
• Ayodhya (city)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma appears as orderly public life around rightful succession: the city rejoices as official movement and preparations proceed properly, indicating confidence in a just transition.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra rides in a properly equipped chariot toward Rama’s residence, passing through crowded royal areas as the city’s excitement builds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public-spirited service (sevā) and dutiful efficiency in royal administration, embodied by Sumantra’s purposeful approach.