Shloka 2.15.22

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

Devanagari script

सोमसूर्यौ च काकुत्स्थ शिववैश्रवणावपि।।2.15.22।।वरुणश्चाग्निरिन्द्रश्च विजयं प्रदिशन्तु ते।

Transliteration

somasūryau ca kākutstha śivavaiśravaṇāv api || 2.15.22 ||

varuṇaś cāgnir indraś ca vijayaṃ pradiśantu te |

Translation

O Kakutstha, may Soma and Sūrya, and also Śiva and Vaiśravaṇa, and Varuṇa, Agni, and Indra grant you victory.

Context

O scion of the kakutsthas (Dasaratha), may Moon and Sun, Siva and Kubera, Varuna, Agni and Indra grant you victory!

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha (Kākutstha)
• Soma
• Sūrya
• Śiva
• Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera)
• Varuṇa
• Agni
• Indra

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by cosmic order: invoking deities symbolizes that righteous rule seeks harmony with ṛta (moral-cosmic law) and not mere personal power.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra formally blesses the king with victory as part of waking and honoring him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Piety and auspicious speech—using sacred invocation to frame royal action within dharma.