Shloka 2.15.27

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

Devanagari script

न चैव संप्रसुप्तोऽहमानयेहाशु राघवम्।।2.15.27।।इति राजा दशरथ स्सूतं तत्रान्वशात्पुनः।

Transliteration

na caiva saṃprasupto ’ham ānayeha āśu rāghavam || 2.15.27 ||

iti rājā daśarathaḥ sūtaṃ tatrānvaśāt punaḥ |

Translation

“Nor have I been asleep. Bring Rāghava here at once.” Thus King Daśaratha again commanded the charioteer there.

Context

I did not sleep (last night). Bring Rama here at once, said king Dasaratha to the charioteer again.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Sumantra
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in obligation: the king insists on immediate execution of a rightful task, reflecting the dharmic need for decisiveness in governance.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha reiterates his order to Sumantra to fetch Rāma without delay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolution and administrative clarity—reaffirming the command to prevent drift or disobedience.