Shloka 2.15.28

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

Devanagari script

स राजवचनं श्रुत्वा शिरसा प्रतिपूज्य तम्।।2.15.28।।निर्जगाम नृपावासान्मन्यमानः प्रियं महत्।

Transliteration

udite vimale sūrye puṣye cābhyāgate 'hani | lagne karkaṭake prāpte janma rāmasya ca sthite || 2.15.3 || abhiṣekāya rāmasya dvijendrair upakalpitam |

Translation

When the bright, spotless sun had risen, on the day when the Puṣya asterism was ascendant, and when the Karkaṭa (Cancer) lagna—Rāma’s natal ascendant—had arrived, the foremost brahmins made the preparations for Rāma’s consecration (abhiṣeka).

Context

At these words of the king, he offered his salutations by bowing his head and left the king's apartment, reflecting on the great happy event.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Puṣya (nakṣatra)
• Karkaṭa (lagna/rāśi)
• dvijendra (brahmin elders)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights rājadharma expressed through śāstra-guided procedure: major public acts (like coronation) are undertaken with due ritual order and auspicious timing, showing respect for tradition and social-religious responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmin elders determine and prepare the proper astrological and ritual conditions for Rāma’s coronation (abhiṣeka).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective responsibility and reverence for dharmic order—seen in the brahmins’ careful preparation and adherence to prescribed norms.