Shloka 2.16.22

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

Devanagari script

राज्यं द्विजातिभिर्जुष्टं राजसूयाभिषेचनम्।कर्तुमर्हति ते राजा वासवस्येव लोककृत्।।।।

Transliteration

rājyaṁ dvijātibhir juṣṭaṁ rājasūyābhiṣecanam |

kartum arhati te rājā vāsavasyeva lokakṛt || 2.16.22 ||

Translation

“The king is fit to bestow on you a kingdom upheld by the brāhmins, together with the consecration of the Rājasūya—just as the Creator granted sovereignty to Vāsava (Indra).”

Context

The king will bestow upon you, like the creator of the world (Brahma) bestowing on Indra, the kingdom served by brahmins who are fit to perform 'Rajasuya' sacrifice at the time of consecration.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• dvijāti (brahmins)
• Rājasūya
• Vāsava (Indra)
• Lokakṛt (Brahmā)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma is foregrounded: legitimate sovereignty is grounded in sacred order—supported by brahmins and consecrated by righteous rites, not mere power.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā speaks auspiciously to Rāma, anticipating that King Daśaratha will confer kingship and perform the royal consecration.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s śubha-vāk (auspicious speech) and faith in righteous kingship—she frames political transition in terms of dharma and sacred legitimacy.