Shloka 2.14.68

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

Devanagari script

ततः पुरस्तात्सहसा विनिर्गतो महीपतीन्द्वारगतो विलोकयन्।ददर्श पौरान्विविधान्महाधना नुपस्थितान्द्वारमुपेत्य विष्ठितान्।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ purastāt sahasā vinirgato mahīpatīn dvāragato vilokayan | dadarśa paurān vividhān mahādhanān upasthitān dvāram upetya viṣṭhitān ||

Translation

Then, hastening to the front and reaching the gate, he looked about and saw kings and various wealthy citizens, already arrived, who had approached the gate and were standing there.

Context

Then Sumantra hastened towards the gate where he saw kings, wealthy people and citizens who had already arrived and waiting there.इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्दशस्सर्गः।।Thus ends the fourteenth sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Kings (mahīpati)
• Citizens of Ayodhyā (paurāḥ)
• Gate (dvāra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is implied as the public dimension of rulership: kings and citizens gather in expectation of a legitimate royal rite, showing that righteous succession is a societal event, not merely a private decision.

What is the narrative situation?

As Sumantra reaches the palace gate, he sees assembled kings and wealthy citizens waiting—anticipating the coronation proceedings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Civic responsibility and respect for royal order—people arrive in readiness for a major state ceremony.