Shloka 2.17.10

रामस्य राजमार्गगमनम् (Rama’s Progress along the Royal Highway)

Devanagari script

अलमद्य हि भुक्तेन परमार्थैरलं च नः।।।।यदि पश्याम निर्यान्तं रामं राज्ये प्रतिष्ठितम्।

Transliteration

ato hi naḥ priyataraṃ nānyat kiñcid bhaviṣyati | yathā ’bhiṣeko rāmasya rājyena amitatējasaḥ ||

Translation

“For us, nothing will ever be dearer than Rama’s consecration to kingship—Rama of unmeasured brilliance.”

Context

If only we can see Rama enthroned today and going in a procession, there will be no need for food and no greater object of life to be accomplished.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Abhisheka (consecration)
• Rajya (kingship)

FAQs

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

Dharma is the prioritization of righteous governance: the people cherish the enthronement of a truthful, dharmic ruler above all other gains.

What is the narrative situation?

The crowd openly declares that nothing is dearer to them than Rama’s coronation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Amitatejas (undimmed moral-spiritual radiance) paired with public confidence—Rama’s integrity makes his rule an object of collective hope.