Shloka 2.2.21

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

Devanagari script

अनेकवर्षसाहस्रो वृद्धस्त्वमसि पार्थिव।स रामं युवराजानमभिषिञ्चिस्व पार्थिवम्।।2.2.21।।

Transliteration

aneka-varṣa-sāhasro vṛddhas tvam asi pārthiva |

sa rāmaṃ yuvarājānam abhiṣiñcisva pārthivam || 2.2.21 ||

Translation

O king, you have grown aged through the passing of countless years. Therefore, consecrate Rāma as yuvarāja—the heir-apparent, ruler-to-be of the earth.

Context

O mighty king!, you have grown many thousands of years old. Therefore, you should coronate Rama as prince regent of this kingdom.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is orderly succession for the stability of the realm: when a ruler is advanced in age, installing a qualified heir is presented as a righteous, welfare-oriented act.

What is the narrative situation?

The assembly directly urges Daśaratha to perform Rāma’s consecration as yuvarāja.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s implied worthiness (fitness to rule) and the kingdom’s concern for continuity of righteous governance.