Shloka 2.15.2

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

Devanagari script

अमात्या बलमुख्याश्च मुख्या ये निगमस्य च।राघवस्याभिषेकार्थे प्रियमाणास्तु संगताः।।2.15.2।।

Transliteration

ity uktvā antaḥpuradvāram ājagāma purāṇavit || 2.15.19 ||

sadā’saktaṃ ca tad veśma sumantraḥ praviveśa ha |

Translation

Having spoken thus, Sumantra—learned in tradition and royal history—went to the gate of the inner apartments; and he entered that palace-area which is customarily kept closed.

Context

For the consecration of the scion of the Raghu race (Rama), ministers, army chiefs and chiefs of merchants' associations assembled, brimming with joy.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• antaḥpura (inner apartments)

FAQs

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

Maryādā (propriety) in royal life: access to the inner quarters is regulated; duty is performed within boundaries of protocol and respect.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra proceeds from the outer court into the restricted inner area to carry out the king’s business.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Disciplined service: Sumantra’s reliability and adherence to courtly norms while fulfilling his task.