Shloka 2.16.48

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

Devanagari script

करेणुमातंङ्गरथाश्वसंकुलंमहाजनौघ परिपूर्णचत्वरम्।प्रभूतरत्नं बहुपण्यसञ्चयंददर्श रामो रुचिरं महापथम्।।।।

Transliteration

te rāmam upasaṅgamya bhartuḥ priyacikīrṣavaḥ | sahabhāryāya rāmāya kṣipram evābhicakṣire ||

Translation

Wishing to do what would please their lord, they approached Rama—who was with his wife—and quickly informed him.

Context

Rama beheld the beautiful highway filled with precious stones and merchandise (for sale), thronged with elephants, horses and chariots, the crossroads crowded with multitude of people.इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये अयोध्याकाण्डे षोडशस्सर्गः।।Thus ends the sixteenth sarga of Ayodhyakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita

FAQs

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

Dharma is faithful service (sevā-dharma): subordinates act promptly and with goodwill to support rightful authority.

What is the narrative situation?

The guards, eager to serve their king’s interests, approach Rama (who is with Sita) and convey the message about Sumantra’s arrival.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā and niṣṭhā (loyal commitment) in attendants who prioritize duty and their master’s welfare.