Shloka 2.15.19

अभिषेकसज्जा तथा सुमन्त्रस्य प्रेषणम् (Coronation Preparations and Sumantra’s Commission)

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वाऽन्तः पुरद्वारमाजगाम पुराणवित्।।2.15.19।।सदाऽसक्तं च तद्वेश्म सुमन्त्रः प्रविवेश ह।

Transliteration

amātyā balamukhyāś ca mukhyā ye nigamasya ca |

rāghavasyābhiṣekārthe priyamāṇās tu saṅgatāḥ || 2.15.2 ||

Translation

For Rāma’s consecration, the ministers, the foremost military commanders, and the leading representatives of the merchant guilds assembled—brimming with joy.

Context

Having said so, Sumantra who was versed in history and tradition approached the inner apartment which always remains closed.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Ayodhyā (implicit civic setting)
• amātya (ministers)
• balamukhya (army chiefs)
• nigama (merchant guilds)

FAQs

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

Social and political dharma: the kingdom’s key stakeholders assemble to support a lawful, auspicious transition of authority, reflecting orderly governance and collective responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Ayodhyā is preparing for Rāma’s abhiṣeka; ministers, commanders, and merchant leaders gather in anticipation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Civic devotion and loyalty to rightful succession—public institutions aligning with dharma-driven kingship.