Shloka 2.14.54

सत्यपाशः — Kaikeyi’s Demand and the Noose of the King’s Promise

Devanagari script

गता भगवती रात्रिः कृतं कृत्यमिदं तव।।2.14.53।।बुद्ध्यस्व नृपशार्दूल कुरु कार्यमनन्तरम्। उदतिष्ठत रामस्य समग्रमभिषेचनम्।।2.14.54।।

Transliteration

buddhyasva nṛpaśārdūla kuru kāryam anantaram | udatiṣṭhata rāmasya samagram abhiṣecanam ||

Translation

Awaken to your resolve, tiger among kings, and do what must be done next; all the arrangements for Rāma’s consecration are now fully ready.

Context

O best among kings the holy night has passed. Having been acquainted with the acts accomplished so far, perform whatever is further necessary for the installation ceremony. All preparations for Rama's coronation ceremony have since been complete.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• abhiṣeka (coronation)

FAQs

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

The verse stresses rajadharma: once a righteous public decision has matured into action, the ruler should act decisively and in proper sequence, upholding order (maryādā) and responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra urges Daśaratha to proceed with the next step—Rāma’s coronation—since preparations are complete.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Administrative readiness and steadiness of mind: Sumantra calls the king back from hesitation into clear, duty-bound action.