Shloka 2.2.10

यौवराज्य-प्रस्तावः (Proposal for Rāma’s Installation as Heir-Apparent)

Devanagari script

सोऽहं विश्रममिच्छामि पुत्रं कृत्वा प्रजाहिते।सन्निकृष्टानिमान्सर्वाननुमान्य द्विजर्षभान्।।2.2.10।।

Transliteration

so 'haṃ viśramam icchāmi putraṃ kṛtvā prajāhite | sannikṛṣṭān imān sarvān anumānya dvijarṣabhān || 2.2.10 ||

Translation

Therefore, after winning the assent of all you foremost Brāhmaṇas assembled here, I wish to take rest, having installed my son for the welfare of the people.

Context

Therefore, after convincing all of you, the best of (learned) brahmins present here, I intend to take rest by installing my son to look after the welfare of the people.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Brāhmaṇas (dvijarṣabha)
• Rāma (implied as 'my son')
• Prajā (subjects)

FAQs

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

Rājadharma: the king seeks the welfare of the subjects and legitimizes a major decision (succession) through the consent of learned, impartial advisers.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha addresses the assembled Brāhmaṇas and court, stating his intention to install his son and then retire from active burdens of rule.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s sense of responsibility and procedural righteousness—he wants approval from the wise before acting.