Shloka 2.15.29

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

Devanagari script

प्रसन्नो राजमार्गं च पताकाध्वजशोभितम्।।2.15.29।।हृष्टः प्रमुदित स्सूतो जगामाशु विलोकयन्।

Transliteration

sa rājavacanaṃ śrutvā śirasā pratipūjya tam | nirjagāma nṛpāvāsān manyamānaḥ priyaṃ mahat || 2.15.28 ||

Translation

Having heard the king’s words, he honored him with a bow of the head and went out from the royal residence, thinking it a great and welcome occasion.

Context

The charioteer left cheerfully, happily looking at the highway bedecked with pennantsand banners.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha (implied king)
• Sumantra (implied: the one departing)
• nṛpāvāsa (royal residence/palace)

FAQs

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

It presents disciplined service: receiving a rightful command with respect and carrying it out promptly, maintaining courtly decorum (maryādā) and loyalty to legitimate authority.

What is the narrative situation?

After the king issues instructions (connected with Rāma’s consecration preparations), Sumantra respectfully salutes and exits the palace to execute the order.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (humility) and sevā-niṣṭhā (steadfastness in duty): respectful acknowledgment followed by action.