Shloka 2.2.11

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

Devanagari script

अनुजातो हि मां सर्वैर्गुणैर्ज्येष्ठो ममात्मजः।पुरन्दरसमो वीर्ये रामः परपुरञ्जयः।।2.2.11।।

Transliteration

anujāto hi māṃ sarvair guṇair jyeṣṭho mamātmajaḥ | purandara-samo vīrye rāmaḥ para-puraṃ-jayaḥ || 2.2.11 ||

Translation

Indeed my eldest son Rāma has inherited all my virtues; in prowess he is equal to Purandara (Indra), a conqueror of hostile cities.

Context

My eldest son Rama, inheriting every virtue of mine, is a conqueror of enemy cities and is equal to Indra in prowess.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Purandara (Indra)

FAQs

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

Legitimate rule should rest on merit and virtue; a successor is praised not by birth alone but by guṇa (qualities) and capability.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha justifies his succession plan by describing Rāma’s virtues and martial strength.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s excellence in virtues and heroic prowess, fitting him for leadership.