Shloka 2.2.36

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

Devanagari script

द्विजैरभिविनीतश्च श्रेष्ठैर्धर्मार्थनैपुणैः।यदा व्रजति सङ्ग्रामं ग्रामार्थे नगरस्य वा।।2.2.36।।गत्वा सौमित्रिसहितो नाऽविजित्य निवर्तते।

Transliteration

dvijair abhivinītaś ca śreṣṭhair dharmārthanaipuṇaiḥ |

yadā vrajati saṅgrāmaṁ grāmārthe nagarasya vā || 2.2.36 ||

gatvā saumitrisahito nāvijitya nivartate |

Translation

Well trained by excellent brāhmaṇas skilled in dharma and statecraft, whenever he goes to battle for the sake of a village or a city, he goes with Saumitrī and does not return without victory.

Context

Whenever he, well-instructed in all matters by the best of brahmins well-versed in dharma and artha proceeds along with Lakshmana to wage a war for the sake of a village or a town, he never returns without conquering the enemy.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)
• brāhmaṇas
• village (grāma)
• city (nagara)

FAQs

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

Protection of people is dharma in action: learning from wise teachers must culminate in safeguarding villages and cities through courageous, effective defense.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker highlights Rāma’s proven record in warfare undertaken for public security, emphasizing both training and results.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability in duty—he undertakes protective battle and returns only after fulfilling the objective (victory).