Shloka 2.19.31

एकोनविंशः सर्गः (Sarga 19): Rāma’s Unshaken Acceptance of Exile and Kaikeyī’s Urgency

Devanagari script

अभिषेचनिकं भाण्डं कृत्वा रामः प्रदक्षिणम्।शनैर्जगाम सापेक्षो दृष्टिं तत्राविचालयन्।।2.19.31।।

Transliteration

abhiṣecanikaṃ bhāṇḍaṃ kṛtvā rāmaḥ pradakṣiṇam |

śanair jagāma sāpekṣo dṛṣṭiṃ tatrāvicālayan || 2.19.31 ||

Translation

Rama circumambulated the vessels prepared for the consecration and then walked away slowly, keeping his gaze fixed on them with attentive composure.

Context

Rama circumambulated the vessels meant for the consecration ceremony and steadily glancing at them with attention slowly moved away.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• abhiṣecana-bhāṇḍa (consecration vessels)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadiness in duty and reverence for sacred order: even when kingship is slipping away, Rama honors the consecration implements and remains composed.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama notices and pays respect to the consecration items prepared for his coronation and then departs, mindful and unshaken.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Equanimity and self-control (dhairya, indriya-nigraha) amid reversal of fortune.