Shloka 2.16.44

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

Devanagari script

स राघवस्तत्र कथाप्रपञ्चान्शुश्राव लोकस्य समागतस्य।आत्माधिकारा विविधाश्च वाचःप्रहृष्टरूपस्य पुरो जनस्य।।।।

Transliteration

eṣa śriyaṃ gacchati rāghavo 'dya rājaprasādād vipulāṃ gamiṣyan |

ete vayaṃ sarvasamṛddhakāmā yeṣām ayaṃ no bhavitā praśāstā ||

Translation

Today this Rāghava goes toward prosperity, set to attain vast dominion by the king’s favor; with him as our ruler, all of us will have our hopes fulfilled.

Context

Rama heard these various words of admiration by people who had assembled there, and (witnessed) the rejoicings of the citizens.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• king (Daśaratha, implied by rājaprasāda)

FAQs

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

Rajadharma is foregrounded: the ideal ruler is expected to protect and promote the welfare of all, becoming the basis of public prosperity.

What is the narrative situation?

Citizens speak confidently of Rama’s imminent rise to rulership and the benefits they expect under his governance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s suitability to rule—seen as protective, beneficent, and capable of fulfilling the people’s legitimate needs.