Shloka 2.1.49

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

Devanagari script

अथ राजवितीर्णेषु विविधेष्वासनेषु च।।।।राजानमेवाभिमुखाः निषेदुर्नियता नृपाः।

Transliteration

atha rājavitīrṇeṣu vividheṣv āsaneṣu ca |

rājānam evābhimukhāḥ niṣedur niyatā nṛpāḥ ||

Translation

Then those kings, observing royal custom, sat on the various seats assigned by the king—facing him alone.

Context

Then the kings (who entered the assembly) took the seats assigned to them facing the king (Dasaratha), following the royal tradition.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• assembled kings

FAQs

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

Institutional dharma: adherence to established norms (niyama/maryādā) prevents disorder and safeguards respectful deliberation.

What is the narrative situation?

The visiting kings take their places in the hall in a prescribed manner, oriented toward Daśaratha as the presiding monarch.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control and respect for order—public discipline as a sign of cultivated kingship.