Shloka 2.2.27

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

Devanagari script

गुणान् गुणवतो देव देवकल्पस्य धीमतः।प्रियानानन्दनान्कृत्स्नान्प्रवक्ष्यामोऽद्य तान् शृणु।।2.2.27।।

Transliteration

guṇān guṇavato deva deva-kalpasya dhīmataḥ |

priyān ānandanān kṛtsnān pravakṣyāmo ’dya tān śṛṇu || 2.2.27 ||

Translation

O king, listen: today we shall set forth in full the virtues of that virtuous, wise prince—godlike in stature—virtues dear to all and bringing delight.

Context

O king!, we shall now speak about those great virtues of the sagacious (Rama). Comparable to those of the gods, they are dear and a source of delight for every one. Please listen.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by truthful public testimony: the assembly offers a reasoned account of merit, implying that decisions about power should be justified transparently and anchored in character.

What is the narrative situation?

The assembly prepares to explain, in detail, why Rāma is fit for consecration by enumerating his virtues.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s wisdom (dhīmat) and universally pleasing conduct—virtues that generate trust and joy in society.