Shloka 2.2.43

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

Devanagari script

सुभ्रूः आयतताम्राक्षः साक्षाद्विष्णुरिव स्वयम्।।2.2.43।।

रामो लोकाभिरामोऽयं शौर्यवीर्यपराक्रमैः।

Transliteration

subhrūḥ āyatā-tāmrākṣaḥ sākṣād viṣṇur iva svayam | rāmo lokābhirāmo 'yaṃ śaurya-vīrya-parākramaiḥ || 2.2.43 ||

Translation

This Rāma—delightful to the whole world—has beautiful brows and long, copper-hued eyes; by his heroism, strength, and valor, he is as though Viṣṇu himself made manifest.

Context

Rama, who is the source of delight to the world, has charming eye-brows and large copper-coloured eyes. He is endowed with heroism, bravery and valour like Visnumanifested.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viṣṇu

FAQs

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

The ideal ruler embodies protective dharma so perfectly that he appears divinely empowered; ethical excellence is portrayed as sacred radiance.

What is the narrative situation?

Ministers praise Rāma’s appearance and prowess, elevating him as the world’s delight and fit guardian of order.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas (splendor) and parākrama (valor) directed toward righteous protection.