Shloka 2.1.48

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

Devanagari script

अथोपविष्टे नृपतौ तस्मिन्परबलार्दने।।।।ततः प्रविविशु श्शेषा राजानो लोकसम्मताः।

Transliteration

athopaviṣṭe nṛpatau tasmin parabalārdane |

tataḥ praviviśuḥ śeṣā rājāno lokasammatāḥ ||

Translation

When that king—crusher of hostile forces—had taken his seat, the remaining kings, beloved and approved by their peoples, then entered.

Context

After the king (Dasaratha) who was a tormenter of enemy forces was seated, the rest of the kings beloved of their subjects entered (the assembly hall).

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• other kings

FAQs

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

Maryādā in public institutions: orderly conduct and respect for the presiding sovereign uphold dignity and stability in governance.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha seats himself in the assembly hall; afterward the other kings enter in due order.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and public legitimacy—kings described as lokasammata, validated by their subjects.