Shloka 2.15.24

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

Devanagari script

ब्राह्मणा बलमुख्याश्च नैगमाश्चागता नृप।।2.15.24।।दर्शनं तेऽभिकांक्षन्ते प्रतिबुध्यस्व राघव।

Transliteration

brāhmaṇā balamukhyāś ca naigamāś cāgatā nṛpa || 2.15.24 ||

darśanaṃ te ’bhikāṅkṣante pratibudhyasva rāghava |

Translation

O King, brāhmaṇas, leading commanders, and merchants have arrived; they seek your audience. Awake, O Rāghava.

Context

O scion of the Raghu dynasty! brahmins, army commanders and merchants have arrived and they beseech your audience. Please awake.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• brāhmaṇas
• balamukhya (army commanders)
• naigama (merchants/guilds)

FAQs

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

A ruler’s dharma includes accessibility and responsiveness: granting audience to societal pillars (religious, military, commercial) sustains justice and stability.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra informs the king that key groups have assembled and are waiting to see him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Good governance—prioritizing public duty over private comfort.