Shloka 2.16.15

सुमन्त्रदर्शनम् तथा रामस्य राजदर्शनाय प्रस्थानम् (Sumantra Meets Rama; Rama Departs to See the King)

Devanagari script

देवि देवश्च देवी च समागम्य मदन्तरे।मन्त्रयेते धृवं किञ्चिदभिषेचनसंहितम्।।।।

Transliteration

devi devaś ca devī ca samāgamya madantare |

mantrayete dhruvaṃ kiñcid abhiṣecanasaṃhitam || 2.16.15 ||

Translation

“Devi, the king and the queen have met together to consult—surely—about something connected with my consecration.”

Context

O Sita, I am sure the king and queen are discussing something relating to my consecration.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita
• Dasharatha
• Kaikeyi (implied as 'queen' in this scene)

FAQs

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

The verse reflects responsibility toward public duty: consecration is not personal pleasure alone but a dharmic transition requiring counsel and preparation.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma interprets the king’s summons as likely related to his coronation as heir-apparent and shares this with Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s composed foresight and sense of duty regarding governance.