Shloka 2.16.19

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

Devanagari script

यादृशी परिषत्तत्र तादृशो दूत आगतः।ध्रुवमद्यैव मां राजा यौवराज्येऽभिषेक्ष्यति।।।।

Transliteration

yādṛśī pariṣat tatra tādṛśo dūta āgataḥ |

dhruvam adyaiva māṃ rājā yauvarājye 'bhiṣekṣyati || 2.16.19 ||

Translation

As fitting as the council there is, so fitting a messenger has arrived. Surely, this very day the king will consecrate me as heir-apparent.

Context

There worthy of the council of the king and the queen, a befitting messenger has come. Assuredly the king will consecrate me as heirapparent this very day.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita
• Dasharatha
• Sumantra
• royal council (pariṣad)
• yauvarajya (heir-apparent office)

FAQs

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

It emphasizes orderly governance: succession and authority should proceed through proper counsel and legitimate procedure, reflecting dharma in statecraft.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma concludes from the messenger’s stature and the court’s dignity that his consecration as heir-apparent will occur that very day.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s confidence in institutional propriety and his readiness to accept responsibility rather than personal power.