Shloka 2.15.30

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

Devanagari script

स सूतस्तत्र शुश्राव रामाधिकरणाः कथाः।।2.15.30।।अभिषेचनसंयुक्तास्सर्वलोकस्य हृष्टवत्।

Transliteration

sa sūtas tatra śuśrāva rāmādhikaraṇāḥ kathāḥ | abhiṣecanasaṃyuktāḥ sarvalokasya hṛṣṭavat || 2.15.30 ||

Translation

There the charioteer heard, among the rejoicing people, conversations about Rāma—talk connected with the consecration.

Context

The charioteer heard the conversation relating to Rama and his consecration among the happy citizens.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra (sūta)
• Rāma
• abhiṣeka (consecration)
• sarvaloka (citizens/people)

FAQs

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

The verse underscores social endorsement of dharmic kingship: the people’s joy signals trust that Rāma’s rule aligns with righteousness and truth.

What is the narrative situation?

While moving through the city, Sumantra hears widespread, happy discussion about Rāma’s upcoming consecration.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lokasaṅgraha (social cohesion): the community’s shared happiness reflects unity around a dharmic leader.