Shloka 3.47.5

सीतारावणसंवादः — Ravana Reveals Himself; Sita Affirms Rama’s Dharma

Devanagari script

ततस्त्रयोदशे वर्षे राजामन्त्रयत प्रभुः।अभिषेचयितुं रामं समेतो राजमन्त्रिभिः।।3.47.5।।

Transliteration

tatas trayodaśe varṣe rājā mantrayata prabhuḥ | abhiṣecayituṃ rāmaṃ sameto rāja-mantribhiḥ || 3.47.5 ||

Translation

Then, in the thirteenth year, the sovereign king consulted with his ministers about consecrating Rāma in the sacred rite of royal anointing.

Context

In the thirteenth year, the king and lord Dasaratha consulted other kings and ministers to consecrate Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• the King (Daśaratha implied)
• ministers (rāja-mantrin)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma: a king acts through counsel and lawful procedure, seeking orderly succession rather than impulsive rule.

What is the narrative situation?

A retrospective passage recalls the preparations for Rāma’s consecration, framing later events involving Kaikeyī’s demands.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence in governance: consultation (mantraṇā) and adherence to established royal practice.