Shloka 2.112.13

पादुकाप्रदानम् (The Gift of the Sandals and Delegated Kingship)

Devanagari script

इदं राज्यं महाप्राज्ञ स्थापय प्रतिपद्य हि।शक्तिमानसि काकुत्स्थ लोकस्य परिपालने।।2.112.13।।

Transliteration

jñātayaś ca hi yodhāś ca mitrāṇi suhṛdaś ca naḥ | tvām eva prativīkṣante parjanyam iva karṣakāḥ || 2.112.12 ||

Translation

Our kinsmen, warriors, friends, and well-wishers look only to you—just as farmers long for the rain-cloud.

Context

O sagacious Rama, accept this kingdom and ensure its stability. You are powerful enough to govern this world. So accept this kingdom and restore its stability.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma
• jñāti (kinsmen)
• yodha (warriors)
• mitra (friends)
• suhṛd (well-wishers)

FAQs

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

Dharma in kingship includes responsiveness to the people’s dependence and rightful expectations; the ruler is a life-giving support, like rain for agriculture.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharata explains that the entire social and political circle of Ayodhyā is yearning for Rāma’s return and leadership.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lokasaṃgraha—concern for social cohesion—highlighting Rāma as the stabilizing center of the community.