Shloka 2.15.23

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

Devanagari script

गता भगवती रात्रिरहः शिवमुपस्थितम्।।2.15.23।।बुद्ध्यस्व नृपशार्दूल कुरु कार्यमनन्तरम्।

Transliteration

gatā bhagavatī rātrir ahaḥ śivam upasthitam || 2.15.23 ||

buddhyasva nṛpaśārdūla kuru kāryam anantaram |

Translation

The sacred night has passed; the auspicious day has arrived. Awake, O tiger among kings, and attend at once to the duties that follow.

Context

The holy night has passed and the auspicious day has arrived. O tiger among kings, awaken and attend to your duties.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha (nṛpaśārdūla)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma requires vigilance and timely action: a ruler must rise and perform duties when the auspicious time arrives.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra announces dawn and urges the king to wake and proceed with the day’s royal obligations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsibility and promptness—fitness to rule is shown by readiness to act for the common good.