Shloka 2.1.33

गुणप्रशंसा–युवराजनिर्णयः (Praise of Rama’s Virtues and the Decision on the Heir-Apparent)

Devanagari script

तमेवं व्रतसम्पन्नमप्रधृष्यपराक्रमम्।।।।लोक पालोपमं नाथमकामयत मेदिनी।

Transliteration

tam evaṃ vratasampannam apradhṛṣyaparākramam | lokapālopamaṃ nātham akāmayata medinī |

Translation

Seeing him thus—rich in vowed virtues and of irresistible valor—the Earth herself longed for him as her lord, equal to the guardians of the quarters.

Context

The earth desired him as her lord, for he was bestowed with such avowed virtues and with indomitable prowess equal to all the guardians of the quarters.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Earth (Medinī)
• Lokapālas (guardians of directions)

FAQs

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

When virtue is steady (vrata) and power is restrained by righteousness, sovereignty becomes legitimate—so much so that the Earth is poetically said to accept such a ruler.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration elevates Rāma’s suitability for kingship to a cosmic metaphor: the very Earth ‘wants’ him as ruler.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vowed integrity (vratasampatti) joined with indomitable courage.