Shloka 2.17.2

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

Devanagari script

स गृहैरभ्रसङ्काशैः पाण्डुरैरुपशोभितम्।।।।राजमार्गं ययौ रामो मध्येनागरुधूपितम्।

Transliteration

sa gṛhair abhra-saṅkāśaiḥ pāṇḍurair upaśobhitam | rāja-mārgaṃ yayau rāmo madhyenāgaru-dhūpitam ||

Translation

Rāma proceeded along the royal road, fragrant with agaru-incense, its way adorned by pale-white houses that looked like clouds.

Context

That Rama, proceeded down the middle of the highway made fragrant with agaru and incense, lined with houses gleaming pale white like clouds.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• rāja-mārga (royal road)
• agaru (fragrant wood/incense)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as civic order and auspiciousness: the well-kept royal road symbolizes a society aligned with righteous rule and cultural refinement.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama is traveling through Ayodhya on the main royal thoroughfare toward the palace area.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public dignity and restraint: Rama’s steady movement through the city reflects disciplined princely conduct.