Shloka 2.16.7

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

Devanagari script

प्रतिवेदितमाज्ञाय सूतमभ्यन्तरं पितुः।तत्रैवानाययामास राघवप्रियकाम्यया।।।।

Transliteration

sa ghoṣavadbhiś ca mataṅgajair hayaiḥ purassaraiḥ svastikasūtamāgadhaiḥ | mahīyamānaḥ pravaraiś ca vādakair abhiṣṭuto vaiśravaṇo yathā yayau ||

Translation

With trumpeting elephants and resounding horses, with bards and panegyrists going before him chanting auspicious blessings, and praised by the finest musicians, Rama proceeded in state like Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera).

Context

Coming to know that Sumantra who is intimate to his father had arrived, Rama, in order to please him, commanded that he be escorted to that very place.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Vaishravana (Kubera)
• Suta (bards)
• Magadha (panegyrists)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as collective social order: the kingdom honors rightful leadership through auspicious, disciplined public ritual rather than disorderly celebration.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama moves in a grand, auspicious procession accompanied by elephants, horses, bards, and musicians.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s public legitimacy and dignity—he is received in a manner fitting a ruler whose life is grounded in satya and dharma.