Shloka 2.16.39

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

Devanagari script

नूनं नन्दति ते माता कौशल्यामातृनन्दन।।।।पश्यन्ती सिद्धयात्रं त्वां पित्र्यं राज्यमवस्थितम्।

Transliteration

rāmaṃ sarvānavadyāṅgyo rāmapiprīṣayā tataḥ |

vacobhir agrair harmyasthāḥ kṣitisthāś ca vavandire ||

Translation

Then women of flawless beauty—some standing on rooftop terraces and others on the ground—paid homage to Rāma with choice, pleasing words, seeking to honor and gladden him.

Context

O Joy of your mother (Rama) on seeing you having successfully acomplished the purpose of your journey (life) by securing your father's kingdom, your mother Kausalya will surely be delighted.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Ayodhya (implied city setting)
• harmonyas (rooftop terraces/buildings)

FAQs

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

Public reverence for a virtuous prince reflects dharma: society honors those who embody righteousness, and speech used for blessing and respect is treated as ethically elevating.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rama proceeds through the royal road, women in Ayodhya gather at different vantage points to salute him with auspicious words.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s public esteem—his perceived integrity and worthiness—shown by spontaneous civic veneration.