Shloka 2.2.28

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

Devanagari script

दिव्यैर्गुणैश्शक्रसमो रामस्सत्यपराक्रमः।इक्ष्वाकुभ्योऽपि सर्वेभ्यो ह्यतिरिक्तो विशांपते।।2.2.28।।

Transliteration

divyair guṇaiḥ śakra-samo rāmaḥ satya-parākramaḥ |

ikṣvākubhyo ’pi sarvebhyo hy atirikto viśāṃ-pate || 2.2.28 ||

Translation

O lord of the people, Rāma—endowed with divine virtues—is equal to Śakra (Indra). His valor is truly proven; indeed, he stands distinguished even among all the Ikṣvāku descendants.

Context

Lord of the people! Rama with his divine virtues is equal to Indra. He with his proven valour is exceptional among all the descendents of the Iksvakus.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Śakra (Indra)
• Ikṣvāku (dynasty)

FAQs

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

Dharma is tied to satya in action: ‘satyaparākrama’ implies valor that is dependable and truthful—courage aligned with righteousness rather than impulse. Such reliability is presented as a key qualification for rule.

What is the narrative situation?

The assembly begins enumerating Rāma’s excellence, elevating him through comparisons (to Indra) and dynastic distinction to justify the request for his consecration.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s ‘satyaparākrama’—proven, trustworthy valor—along with divine-like virtues that mark him as an exceptional Ikṣvāku.